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by jerry_r60
Tue Jan 26, 2016 8:04 pm
Forum: Technical Tips, Questions & Discussions (Computers & Internet)
Topic: Skype for Linux?
Replies: 12
Views: 8272

Re: Skype for Linux?

I really don't think having less than 35% will be a big issue for just Skype use. Just a guess and you can certainly experiment with it, you are not locked in. my guess is you can probably still get that space down a bit. maybe some applications that can be deleted or something. You might be able to reduce the swap space a little too however with low memory, more swap may be needed. just depends on how big it is now.
by jerry_r60
Tue Jan 26, 2016 7:30 pm
Forum: Technical Tips, Questions & Discussions (Computers & Internet)
Topic: Skype for Linux?
Replies: 12
Views: 8272

Re: Skype for Linux?

Charles L. Cotton wrote:It's significantly better after using a registry cleaner, but still far from reliable. I may upgrade to 4GB of RAM even though it will on recognize 3GB. I was surprised to find that a Crucial 250GM SSD is compatible. It's available for only $99 and it would increase storage by 350%. I may go that route since I could have a dedicated Skype computer for about $135.

Chas.
I missed in your original message that this machine only has 1 gig of ram. When I said I had no issues with vista, I had 8 gig of ram. I would think you would need at least 4 gig. I think I would be uncomfortable with less than that. With the single purpose of running Skype, I guess you could just test with that. I'd make sure to go through and make sure nothing else is automatically starting up at bootup time as well.
by jerry_r60
Tue Jan 26, 2016 4:15 pm
Forum: Technical Tips, Questions & Discussions (Computers & Internet)
Topic: Skype for Linux?
Replies: 12
Views: 8272

Re: Skype for Linux?

If you are just trying to get the job done and not use up much time messing with it, I'd suggest running the tool recommended above and free up space. Run a registry cleaner to clean it up a bit and give it a go and see if you have any trouble with it. If so, then you can go a different route. If not, you are done.

I gota Vista Ultimate machine shortly after it came out that I used for work every day, all day. It wasn't worth it to me to reload everything. It worked, I never had problems with it and it did everything I needed. There was lots of negative stuff out there about vista but it was working for me. I ended up using that machine for several years. Now I'm on a newer machine running Win7. If all you are doing is using it for Skype, it should be just fine.

If you just want to play with Linux to see what it's like and to learn, that's a different story and go for it.

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