In text, here's the solution to the Skype issue: "
I had the same issue with Skype not connecting and solved it by reinstalling the Skype software. I deleted /Applications/Skype.app ~/Library/Application Support/Skype ~/Library/Preferences/com.skype.skype.plist and then reinstalled the Skype application. It then connected on the first try. " HTH. Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! Now A Very Proud and very happy Mac user!!! Skype Name: barefootedray On Oct 25, 2010, at 9:24 PM, Jenny Wood wrote: > I have also been experiencing the same problem accessing Skype on my macbook > pro. The error says it is unable to connect and to "please check your > network settings." I did a little digging around on google and came across > the following. It does in fact, appear to be a common problem. > > http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=449451 > > Jenny > > On Oct 25, 2010, at 8:46 PM, Eric Oyen wrote: > >> exactly what does Skype say regarding the network? >> >> I run Skype here (version 2.8) and the only issues I have with it are >> accessibility ones (currently being mitigated by the use of growl). I Still >> can't answer a call without first determining who is calling and then open a >> chat to them just to get to the answer button on the toolbar (or the menu as >> a separate route). I really would like a "1 button solution" to the answer >> call problem (such as ctrl-a). >> >> anyway, if you have network access, but Skype doesn't, you either need to >> allow Skype in the system firewall (under the security applet in system >> preferences) or check your router/firewall at the internet connect point >> (dsl/cable modem). >> >> -Eric >> >> On Oct 25, 2010, at 7:24 AM, Jenny Wood wrote: >> >>> Hi Nektarios and all. First thing, welcome to the list, Nektarios! I hope >>> you find this list as helpful as I have so far. I am new to the mac too, >>> only having had mine less than a week now. Thankfully, I feel like I have >>> made very good progress, owing to some very useful podcasts, google and >>> this list. I also appreciated the information concerning the shortcuts for >>> checking the time and battery level. I am also experiencing some >>> difficulty with Skype. Like you, I needed to move my Skype to the >>> applications folder manually, but am still having problems connecting to >>> the network. So I guess my own question is, if we already have a newer >>> version that has known issues, what is the recommended method of removing >>> the new version and replacing it with the older copy? I realize many >>> applications can simply be sent to the trash, but are there still existing >>> libraries out there that may cause a conflict? Like I said, I am still >>> very new to the mac myself, and therefore am still fumbling my way along. >>> :-) >>> >>> Jenny >>> >>> >>> On Oct 25, 2010, at 6:15 AM, Nektarios Mallas wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks very much. >>>> I was able to move the app to the applications folder and use the >>>> control+f8 functions. >>>> I still have trouble connecting to skype though, no matter what I do. >>>> Will see. >>>> >>>> Nektarios. >>>> >>>> On Oct 25, 2010, at 1:29 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: >>>> >>>>> Well, Nektarios, you've come a long way in a short imte. >>>>> >>>>> First, to tell your batery level, press control+F8 and arrow twice left. >>>>> To tell the date and time. press control+F8 and arrow once left. Now, >>>>> when you first open the disk image for Skype, (and this applies to other >>>>> aps also), you need to move the .app file to the applications folder >>>>> manually. Use command+c to copy and havigate to the Applications folder >>>>> then command+v to drop it in. >>>>> >>>>> As for the network issue, can't help much there. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Sincerely, >>>>> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! >>>>> >>>>> Now A Very Proud and very happy Mac user!!! >>>>> >>>>> Skype Name: >>>>> barefootedray >>>>> >>>>> On Oct 25, 2010, at 5:16 AM, Nektarios Mallas wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hello list. This is Nektarios in Greece. >>>>>> I am very happy to let you all know that I am now part of the family of >>>>>> mac users on this list. >>>>>> My experience so far is great. By just following instructions, listening >>>>>> to a few podcasts, reading some help etc, I was able to setup my mac >>>>>> without sighted assistance, go online , browse,email, download and >>>>>> install Infovox voices and various other tasks. >>>>>> I have of course much to learn yet, and I have some questions as well. >>>>>> 1. On my macbook pro, I need to learn the battery level or if it is >>>>>> charging. Is there a way to do that? >>>>>> 2. Is it possible to read the date and time? Is it somewhere displayed >>>>>> on the screen? Is there a key stroke or other way to accomplish this? >>>>>> 3. I am trying to install skype. I downloaded the dmg file, open it and >>>>>> found the skype application inside. I opened this as well and from what >>>>>> I understand, I was able to install it successfuly. I can't find it >>>>>> anywhere though. It is not in my applications folder or the desktop. If >>>>>> I open the DMG file again and click on skype, I can run skype, but when >>>>>> I enter my username and password, it tells me that it can't connect to >>>>>> the net and to check my network settings. >>>>>> I did not touch anything on the network settings, and I am able to >>>>>> access other net resources such as browse with safari, check email, >>>>>> listen to the radio with itunes etc. >>>>>> I know the username and password are correct, because I can logon with >>>>>> my windows machine. >>>>>> Any help is very much appreciated. >>>>>> >>>>>> Nektarios. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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