It looks this problem is specific to 64 bit. I had to install skype:i386 because of libXss.so.1 issue with skype. Till now my skype was running without any problem on 64 bit ( excluding the problem reported in this bug id). But after upgrading to 12.04 libXss.so.1 problem started. I explored launchpad and found a workaround for libXss.so.1 problem which was:
sudo dpkg --purge skype sudo apt-get install skype:i386 After installing i386 version, I can see notification icon even after closing the skype window. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/892836 Title: In GNOME skype icon missing in notfication area/main panel To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/skype/+bug/892836/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
