Comments on: The Incredible PBX: Adding a Free Skype Gateway to Asterisk

By: Sergio Altamirano

Sergio Altamirano — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:25:04 +0000

What can I do, If my sound Card will not be recognized? How can I install a virtual sound card? [WM: modprobe snd_dummy ]

By: newb

newb — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:07:58 +0000

The GLIBCXX_3.4.9 is because Skype has updated the file at the download link in the script to a newer version compiled with a different c++ library than is present in CentOS 5.7. I fixed this issue by editing the skype-setup file with nano and changing the line "wget http://download.skype.com/linux/skype_static" to "get http://download.skype.com/linux/skype_static-2.1.0.47.tar.bz2" which compiles.

By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 13 May 2011 08:23:40 +0000

Is it possible to make skype video calls with the nortel IP 1535 with this setup ?

[WM: No. Sorry. Skype is proprietary.]

By: Glen

Glen — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:23:27 +0000

Oops, sorry the version of skype downloaded was 2.2.0.25 not 2.1.0.81

Help appreciated.

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By: Glen

Glen — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:21:04 +0000

Hi,

I’ve just tried this and get the following error

GLIBCXX_3.4.9 not found

The version of skype downloaded was 2.1.0.81, so I’m presuming it requires a newer library.

I’m no linux expert, so could some kind soul guide me on how to fix this without breaking the existing install?

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By: Richard M.

Richard M. — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:17:12 +0000

Hello

I followed the Adding Skype instructions and I am coming up with the following error message when executing the "./Skype" command

/usr/lib/libstdc++.so.6: version `GLIBCXX_3.4.9′ not found (required by ./skype)

I even did a Linux Software Package Update using Webmin, but it does not help.

Can anyone help me?

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By: Martha

Martha — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 22:14:09 +0000

Using PIAF-1.7.5.5.5-CentOS-5.5-32bit, I followed these instructions and hit a roadblock. skype-setup downloaded skype_static-2.2.0.25 instead of 2.1.0.81 which I thought was better until I ran it. It gave me this error: "./skype: /usr/lib/libstdc.so.6: version GLIBCXX_3.4.9 not found (required by ./skype)". Any idea how to fix this?

Thanks!

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By: mr_cave_man

mr_cave_man — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:56:01 +0000

Figured out that I needed stsTrunk to solve problem above.

Another tips (edited post by Ward in another forum). This is how you can get to Skype GUI after you have marked "always run minimized".

Reboot your machine. Then…

cd /root
rm -r .Skype

xinit
cd /root/skype/skype_static-2.1.0.81/
./skype

By: mr_cave_man

mr_cave_man — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:40:31 +0000

Skype works in by calling from another Skype account and out by using a sip softphone.

But when I try to forward calls from Skype to another Skype account through an IVR (forward to Skype Extention made with guide above) the call is not forwarded to the Skype account. Any suggestions or tips to where to fine a how to, that I have not found by googling??

By: ward

ward — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:06:43 +0000

A major SIP security vulnerability was discovered in all versions of Asterisk today. You can read all about it here.

We have developed a script for Asterisk 1.8.x which will quickly patch your system and eliminate the problem. Log into your server as root and issue the following commands:

cd /root
wget http://incrediblepbx.com/sipfix
chmod +x sipfix
./sipfix

Please apply this patch immediately to protect your server!

By: KenPem

KenPem — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:38:34 +0000

Just a quick note to say that you totally rock! Once I’d got PIAF running, the biggest challenge to following your process above was in fact getting X going; as the box in question is a dedicated PBX server, it had never had any kind of GUI installed on it.

Past that minor hurdle, and everything just works. Now my wife’s sister in South Africa can call her (on a local Johannesburg number), and she can simply pick up any of the phones in the house (here in the UK), no more bother with Skype and buttons and finding the mouse and locked screens and all that rubbish.

Oh by the way, other readers may be interested: the Siemens DP450 is going cheap in the UK at the moment, have a poke around eBay, I picked up a set with six handsets including delivery for £50. Works like a dream, (now) even with Skype calls!

By: BlaSTiWi

BlaSTiWi — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 03:16:55 +0000

Finally got around to implement this Skype addition tkx WM!!! I got the Skype inbound to work but when dialout using ext. I got ring then busy tone from a SIP phone or from SoftPhone I got circuit busy recording. Pls advise. Tkx!

By: USA

USA — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:12:40 +0000

2010-11-08 12:10:14,864 Load Library failed
java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: /siptosis/libskype.so: /siptosis/libskype.so: wrong ELF class: ELFCLASS32 (Possible cause: architecture word width mismatch)

I have this when trying to install in 64 bits platfrom

please advise

[WM: Switch to 32-bits if you want to use Skype or load the 32-bit compatibility layer.]

By: chris

chris — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:56:07 +0000

I have followed all steps and I’m able to call a skype contact using an extension associated with the contact name. I can receive calls from skype as well.
But I can’t call a regular phone. When I press 8+ phone number, there is a voice saying " all circuits are busy now, please try again later" or something like " your call cannot be completed as dial ".
I’m I doing something wrong ?

Do I need to set up a dial plan for the skype trunk ?
Thanks,
Chris

By: nightwalk

nightwalk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:01:39 +0000

Interesting & Informative article.

However, there are a couple minor issues.

First, it isn’t "X-Windows", it’s the "X Windowing System", X11, or just X. You disrespect the X developers by implying it was in any way, shape, or form modelled after windows. X11 existed PRIOR to windows, so that couldn’t possibly be the case

The second point is that graphics card support is not strictly required to run GUI apps.

Xvnc creates a vnc-based X session that one can connect to from another computer, for example. Most distributions have a ‘vncserver’ package as well, which makes it dead-simple for anyone to start an Xvnc session. Just run ‘vncserver’, type a password, and connect to the address it gives you.

It’s also fairly easy to render gui apps on a different system running X. Just run ‘ssh -X @’, then launch the app from the ssh session just like any other cli app. Presto! It pops up on your screen just like any other app. This even works in windows if you install Xmingw first.

By: Rufus

Rufus — Sat, 22 May 2010 18:07:01 +0000

Ward – another great article. Everything worked great with my softphone but the command sequence didn’t work so well with my Polycom phone.
However, replacing the 8 with an * when dialing out did the trick.
Thanks,
R

By: bcj

bcj — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:11:07 +0000

Ward, thanks for the tip. It isn’t making sense to me though. I am trying to dial a German landline and in skype I would dial +49 XXXX XXX XXX. I have tried *8 and 8* with nothing working. I have *|. and 8|NXXNXXXXXX as dial patterns.

Thanks in advance. B

PS – I have tried to post in the forums but am unable to, and IRC is dead!

[WM: Don’t use the 8 at all, just *.]

By: bcj

bcj — Fri, 14 May 2010 13:04:54 +0000

New to Asterisk/Incredible PBX usage. I have setup Skype with no issues on calls to US numbers. How do I place an international call on the Skype trunk? Dialing 8-00-country code-number didn’t work. Thanks!

[WM: The easiest way is to precede the dial string Skype expects with an asterisk (*). Otherwise, you’ll need to make a modification in FreePBX’s Skype Outbound Route Dial Patterns to accommodate the desired dial string.]

By: ward

ward — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:52:14 +0000

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By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:29:26 +0000

Good article and fun experiment. Can you you suggest alternatives or examples for calling out by skype username from a normal touchtone phone?

[WM: Polycom phones reportedly work when stored as speed dial entries.]

By: ward

ward — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:38:44 +0000

For those that installed The Incredible PBX prior to this message, there were two missing directories which caused creation of some future reminders to fail. To fix it, log into your server as root and issue the following commands:

cd /var/spool/asterisk
mkdir reminders
mkdir recurring
chown asterisk:asterisk recurring
chown asterisk:asterisk reminders

Our apologies.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 05 May 2010 22:11:58 +0000

This works wonderfully! Thank you so much for your determination in making this a truly INCREDIBLE PBX. Until about a month or so ago I had no idea what all Asterisk was capable of. Now I am starting to see the light! One question about the Skype in-bound calling: It seems to route straight to the default IVR I use. Can I route it to a specific extension? There doesn't seem to be a specific inbound route setup for Skype in FreePBX. Thanks! - Scott [WM: Sure. Head to the forums for some tips.]

By: ward

ward — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:55:38 +0000

NEWS FLASH: Skype has announced new Skype Out pricing. Unlimited calls to U.S.-Canada (cell phones and landlines), $2.95 per month; unlimited calls to landlines in 39 countries (not the U.S.) for $5.95 per month, or unlimited calls to over 40 countries worldwide (including U.S. cellphones and landlines) for $12.95 per month.

By: Adrian

Adrian — Mon, 03 May 2010 21:36:23 +0000

Having followed all the steps, if I run /root/skype-start, I’m getting an error:

Line 3: Xvfb: command not found.

Below are the contents of the Skype-start file. I am not sure how to fix this, or what is missing.
———————-
#!/bin/bash

Xvfb :0 &
export DISPLAY=:0

cd /root/skype/skype_static-2.1.0.81
su root -c "./skype &"

sleep 9

cd /siptosis
su root -c "./SipToSis_linux &"

[WM: JDK is not installed or didn’t install correctly.]