Skype refuses to run on 32-bit Waldorf

MartinRF · 2014-07-13 21:26:33

In preparation for my next visit to my parents I practice on my old 32-bit Linux-box. Yesterday I tried installing Skype on Waldorf and had seemingly no problems with that.

Running Skype is another matter. Nothing happens. Skype works fine on my 64-bit machine so this came a surprise to me.

Running Skype in a terminal I get:

Avbruten (SIGABRT)

Using gdb I get more information of which the following is the only thing looking like an error message:

Program received signal SIGILL, Illegal instruction.

Poking around here and at SKype's place has, so far, not resulted in any clues to what may be the matter. Anyone having any ideas?

I have managed to make Skype run under Zorin on the same HW and don't recall having any problems but that was several months ago...

TIA,

/Martin

kimarite · 2014-08-05 21:14:08

Hi Martin,

I had detect a similar error. I've used a long time an older version of Skype, this: skype-debian_2.2.0.35-1_i386
Yesterday, I installed back Pulseaudio, and Skype new version, that is working only Pulse.

I tried several versions of your own to Skype (two ".deb" packages and a make' copy version), Ubuntu partner repository room occupants ... Arch version), same result. The problem persists.

I'm not a hard programmer, these are just the types of my tests. I hope that I find something or someone gives tips on ...
(my English is a little poor, but getting better )

Debug (but, a Skype closed-source application, so ...) - pastebin:
strace -o skype-strace skype
ldd /usr/bin/skype
gdb skype
dpkg-deb --field skype-install_4.3.0.37-1.deb Depends
new:
valgrind --tool=memcheck --num-callers=50 skype a.out > skype-valgrind 2>&1

uname -a
Linux kim 3.2.0-4-486 #1 Debian 3.2.60-1+deb7u3 i686 GNU/Linux

cat /etc/issue
CrunchBang Linux waldorf \n \l

... and, I have a "new idea" now (I thinkin'):
By chance your processor is not as old as mine, that SSE2 do not know?
Because of this reason I did just 3 version to use VMware, newer is not. Skype is probably somewhere request (new) things ... such as the new Flash Player, the Linux version. If this is the explanation, that's it, the MS will not likely put a single SSE support future either. I hope it is not.

cat /proc/cpuinfo | grep flags
flags	: fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic sep mtrr pge mca
cmov pat pse36 mmx fxsr sse syscall mp mmxext 3dnowext 3dnow

Last edited by kimarite (2014-08-06 15:56:44)

mike green · 2014-08-07 18:29:58

I have exactly the same problem on my parents' 32 bit Crunchbang box. They have been using Skype 2.2 without problems, but that version can no longer connect to Microsft's server. I downloaded the latest version of Skype for Debian Stable (skype-debian_4.3.0.37-1_i386.deb) and installed it. When I try to run from the terminal I simply get the message:

"Aborted"

Grateful for any help with this thanks.

Mike.

zengrapefruit · 2014-08-07 21:35:37

I install Skype via smxi. Try that.

mike green · 2014-08-07 22:38:14

^ Many thanks zengrapefruit. I will give smxi a try tomorrow and report back

Mike.

EDIT: There's a nice little guide on installing and setting up smxi by VastOne if anyone else fancies having a go:

http://crunchbang.org/forums/viewtopic.php?id=22740&p=1

Last edited by mike green (2014-08-07 22:42:55)

twoion · 2014-08-08 00:38:03

Skype has dropped support for ALSA as of June, Pulse is now a required dependency. Further, none but the latest version of Skype will work as Microsoft also dropped support for the old Skype protocol. Hence, experimenting with older Skype versions is futile since you won#t be able to log in using these versions.

mike green · 2014-08-08 23:57:40

EDIT: I just noticed the Skype website specifically says that SSE2 support has been dropped in "Skype for Windows desktop" so what follows might be totally wrong.

Tried installing Skype using smxi as per zengrapfruit's suggestion but no joy I'm afraid, although I have to say smxi is one nifty piece of kit so thanks for that

It looks like a lack of SSE2 support is the problem on this box, no longer supported by Skype unfortunately. Intel chips started using SSE2 in 2001, AMD processors from 2003. To find out if your machine has SSE2 run this in a terminal:

cat /proc/cpuinfo

SSE2 will be listed as one of the flags if you have it. Fingers crossed!

Mike.

Last edited by mike green (2014-08-09 00:40:25)

Head_on_a_Stick · 2014-08-09 00:13:03

Try upgrading Skype (needs to be 4.3.0.37-1):

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

mike green · 2014-08-09 00:23:46

That's the version I've been trying Head_on_a_Stick. It won't even start. Older versions start up fine but I can't log in as the Skype servers are no longer accepting connections from older versions.

Mike.

Head_on_a_Stick · 2014-08-09 00:42:09

^ Ah well, it was worth a try...
I think you may be out of luck

ghostew · 2014-08-09 00:49:28

Have you tried W 8.1? Skype works like a charm. The same with netflix and other cool stuff. No need for deserted moonlight or soon to be deserted pipelight. Completely hazzle free. YOU CAN EVEN GAME ON IT, and drink the wine instead of installing it

Last edited by ghostew (2014-08-09 00:50:34)

Head_on_a_Stick · 2014-08-09 00:51:50

^ Hi ew, you OK?
I'm sure Windows is nice, but does the OP have ~£80?

ghostew · 2014-08-09 00:59:06

Head_on_a_Stick wrote:

^ Hi ew, you OK?
I'm sure Windows is nice, but does the OP have ~£80?

Yes, I'm fine. I 've just taken a very long summer vacation. Away from computers. We've had a wonderful summer in Norway this year, and now I'm busy fencing in my property so my dogs can run around freely. But i guess I will return to linux when the weather forces me to spend a little time inside again

Last edited by ghostew (2014-08-09 01:00:08)

zubcho81 · 2014-08-13 02:32:50

Try to rename folder .Skype in your /home folder. After that, start Skype.

Last edited by zubcho81 (2014-08-13 02:33:30)

Gedis · 2014-08-17 07:21:23

http://unix.stackexchange.com/questions … n-spoofing
It's work for me with skype 4.2.0.13,but chat group don't work with other versions of skype.

Head_on_a_Stick · 2014-08-17 11:57:53

In a similar vein:
https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=185113

CrunchBang Linux

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