skype problem with sound

[H.S.]

Claude Jones wrote:

> 
> Installed the beta version - it's seems to have fixed the 
> disconnect at connect problem. However, trying various 
> combinations and permutations of your suggested mic settings 
> doesn't produce audible audio on the other end of the call. I 
> can connect, the other person sees that it's me, I can hear 
> them, but, they can't hear me...
> Started playing with alsamixer to see it that would help, but it 
> keeps locking up as soon as I select the mic to adjust. In KDE 
> sound control, I've got it set to full duplex. I've tried the 
> various capture options you suggested, Gene, but no cigar...
> 


I can confirm that I experience similar symption on Debian Etch running 
the beta skype version. The mic just doesn't seem to work. I am using 
alsa in KDE and gnome.

->HS