Acer Aspire One - what about messenger, skype and email?
Posted by 
Michael Walsh) on Jun 24 2008 | Tagged as: Acer
You want to chat? Can’t think of an easier (and smaller) way of doing it than with the Aspire One.
This is me taking you through the various elements of the interface and setting up a Messenger account and Skype account.
Phew!
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on 24 Jul 2008 at 3:11 am 1
David Jameson (Check me out!) said …
I wanted to know where to find Skype for the Acer Aspire One. I have the computer, but it does not have Skype pre-installed on it. I see from this video that it is made for Linux Lite. Where do I find a copy of that. I’ve looked all over the internet. Skype has downloadable copies for linux, but none of them seem to be for Linux Lite.
Can anyone help me find a copy. I live in Indonesia and would like to use the Aspire One and Skype to contact family in the States.
Thank you,
David Jameson
on 24 Jul 2008 at 9:52 am 2
Morris Lee (Check me out!) said …
I don’t think there is a difference between Linux and Linux lite, they should both use the same kernal and able to use the same GUI, try this http://www.skype.com/download/skype/linux/
on 24 Jul 2008 at 3:30 pm 3
andrew (Check me out!) said …
hi, i just bought the aspire one with linpus linux pre installed, i checked out the skype website and went to the linux donload page, unfortunately i did not see anything there that s for linpus,
can someone tell me which one should i download?
thank you so much and have a nice day.
on 02 Aug 2008 at 2:29 am 4
juan carlos (Check me out!) said …
Hi, I have sucessfully installed Skype in my new Acer with Linpus, but I’m trying to see the icon of Skype in the desktop, but I can’t
on 02 Aug 2008 at 7:00 am 5
benz (Check me out!) said …
andrew,
I tried the Fedora version (7, I think) and it worked for me. Tested it out by having a vid skype conversation with myself on another computer, and it seems to be working fine.
on 05 Aug 2008 at 5:19 am 6
Handy Koesnadie (Check me out!) said …
Yeah, I live in Indonesia too, and here, they only Aspire One without the hard disk, and only preloaded with Linux. Will Linux restrict the software choices for the computer? Will Windows Live Messenger work on this computer?
on 06 Aug 2008 at 2:04 pm 7
Rosie (Check me out!) said …
Hi, can someone help! when i try to get into messenger using my acer aspire linux - i get the message ‘Our protocol is not supported by the server.’ what does this mean?
on 06 Aug 2008 at 3:49 pm 8
jari (Check me out!) said …
I have a same problem as Rosie,any help….?
on 06 Aug 2008 at 6:46 pm 9
Michael Walsh (Check me out!) said …
@Rosie, @jari
I’ve asked Acer support about this and it turns out there is a problem (I’ve written a new post about this).
In essence, “Microsoft changed the protocol to login on to their servers and our application needs to be updated
it should be ready within the next three days. Updates will be available from the Live Update service.”
So this, then, is the first real test of Acer’s Live Update service…
on 06 Aug 2008 at 7:13 pm 10
jari (Check me out!) said …
Thanks.. : )
on 07 Aug 2008 at 9:11 pm 11
Ali Nahle (Check me out!) said …
Saaaame problem with messenger hahaha, we must wait i think, and may be it could be a good thing if they add an Firefox 3.0 Update
on 11 Aug 2008 at 12:39 am 12
Eli (Check me out!) said …
I have the same problem with messenger, but I have to wait, like everyone else, but its no fun, I want it to work now!
But I hope its working very soon:)
on 14 Aug 2008 at 12:50 am 13
Wes (Check me out!) said …
I just got my Aspire One. I cannot get Skype to install or MSN messenger to connect. Adding insult to injury, the live update function does not even run after finding a server.
on 16 Aug 2008 at 3:08 am 14
angelous maximus (Check me out!) said …
Saaaaaaaaaaaame problem here… in Mexico.
I’ve try again and again to download from the Live update!!!!
But it only connects to the server and then it stops!
H E L P M E !!!!!!
Also I cant use messenger
on 17 Aug 2008 at 6:38 am 15
Raymond (Check me out!) said …
I was typing on this to write that i was experiencing the same problems when all of a sudden a msg popped up on my screen saying update successful. It certainly took a lot of time though. but msn still won’t connect.
on 17 Aug 2008 at 7:20 pm 16
J (Check me out!) said …
Got the acer a week ago, here in Canada. Did an ‘update’ right away - which worked flawlessly. Lots of files were uploaded. My wife took the Acer with her this week on a trip to Europe. We have little problem chatting with her using the Acer’s messenger, and me using MSN messenger. We can type in the chat box, and see each other via webcam (Acer’s webcam looks VERY good), however, the button for PC to PC call, on the Acer’s messenger, is “gray’ed” out so we can’t seem to do a voice/voice call. I’ll have to look at it when she gets back.
on 19 Aug 2008 at 11:54 pm 17
bunmaster2000 (Check me out!) said …
@ Michael Walsh: how come your brand new aspire one already has skype installed? Mine (purchased last week in Canada) didn’t come with skype. Has acer changed the software that ships with the computer? Seems like other users above have the same problem.
2nd question: can the included chat program (which I do have) be configured to work with a skype account, thereby avoiding the need to install skype?
on 20 Aug 2008 at 6:44 pm 18
Michael Walsh (Check me out!) said …
@bunmaster2000 that brand new Aspire One in those videos was a pre-production prototype. I mentioned it a couple of times and the fact that Skype isn’t installed on the commercially available models is not news. I even wrote about it here. As I mentioned in that post, it’s a question of cost. Skype is free for end-users but costs manufacturers money if they want to include it in the pre-installed software package, which in turn either a) bumps up the cost of the machine or b) lowers the already low profit margins.
And for the record, the Aspire One that I bought does not have Skype (yet).
As for your second question, as far as I know, Skype can only be accessed through its own client, which means you’re going to have to install it yourself, instructions for which you’ll find here.
A couple of pointers:
1. Make sure you download version 2.0.0.72 for Fedora 7
2. Make sure you start the installation while connected to the internet as you’ll need to download an additional three software packages to complete the installation.
3. You’ll be asked to add the digital key during the installation. Accept.
4. You’ll be reminded that the software could be dangerous. Ignore and finish the installation.
In any case, I’m going to be making a couple of walk-through videos on application installations over the next few weeks (still got one more week of holidays to finish…). Skype will be one of them.
on 20 Aug 2008 at 10:11 pm 19
bunmaster2000 (Check me out!) said …
Thanks, I followed the directions on your other page and it worked perfectly…skype is now installed. FYI, this page comes up before your instruction page on a google search of “aspire one skype”. I’ll reinforce the message: for excellent instructions on how to get skype on your aspire one, look here:
http://www.theacerguy.com/2008/07/25/getting-skype-on-the-aspire-one/
on 28 Aug 2008 at 8:21 pm 20
Oldblue (Check me out!) said …
Skype worked perfectly, for which many thanks, now trying to install RAWTHERAPEE 2.3. I have no experience of Linux, but I have dowloaded a version, and can make it run by clicking on the execute file via file manager, but how can I actually install it within the system??
on 29 Aug 2008 at 11:30 am 21
Kari (Check me out!) said …
RAWTHERAPEE what i noticed seems to be only in ubuntu or windows and then the source files which you would need to build yourself, which really can be a pain in the ass.. Sorry about swearing.
Check out instructions how to compile a program and then also you need to download the compilers. To get that working.
on 01 Sep 2008 at 12:11 am 22
hulya (Check me out!) said …
i have a problem some one help me? i have a problem with messenger it is not letting me log in it had a message on the sysytem saying our protocol is not supported by your system
on 02 Sep 2008 at 8:04 pm 23
ryan (Check me out!) said …
i just got the acer aspire one and all the time wen i try to log on to messenger it wont let me help me plzz sum1
on 03 Sep 2008 at 12:56 am 24
Hannah (Check me out!) said …
Hey i got mi acer aspire one 2 days ago
but the messenger dosnt let me sign into
my hotmail
yet the live update dosnt work ?
any ideas please ?
thanks
on 03 Sep 2008 at 1:11 am 25
Morris Lee (Check me out!) said …
ryan,
click settings and click live update, give that a shot, reboot if necessary. I notice that my update no longer works, even if I use factory default, I expected that the server is down for the moment(or maybe just my area)
then again, there is always a second option, use pidgin instead, only that it does not support webcam and voice call.
on 03 Sep 2008 at 3:01 am 26
darryl (Check me out!) said …
just did a recovery from usb and live update no longer works…any help appreciated. System is AA1 110ab linux
on 03 Sep 2008 at 8:58 am 27
Morris Lee (Check me out!) said …
darryl, it should be working now, check this link
http://update.linpus.com/ACER/AspireOne/
if you see version looking folders there, means server is back up. I just tested a few hours ago.(it was not working for me last night too)
on 03 Sep 2008 at 3:40 pm 28
morris (Check me out!) said …
morris
Ta mate works great, thanx for the link
on 03 Sep 2008 at 9:34 pm 29
MAICOM W (Check me out!) said …
Hello staff.
I have a Sao Paulo Brazil ASPIREone
and was giving the problem in MESSENGER.
the solution was to AS UPDATES between them has the number 180046, which corrects exactly this problem is simple enough to make the request and let UPDADE install and then restart ready and I hope I have helped
on 14 Sep 2008 at 12:35 am 30
CC (Check me out!) said …
Hi all,
Did anyone have any trouble getting their Aspire One to connect to the internet? I have a broadband service and my PC has no trouble, but I plug the ethernet cord into my Aspire, and it can’t find a network. What’s up with that?
Any help would be TOTALLY appreciated.
CC
on 14 Sep 2008 at 7:03 am 31
Andy (Check me out!) said …
Hello, my friend. Here is the solution you are lloking for when installing skype, firefox 3 and many other things to begin with your linux experience. I had the same doubts two hours ago and now and keeping the chain of knowledge go beyond to you,hehe.
Check this link, man.
http://jorge.ulver.no/2008/08/06/acer-aspire-one-tips-and-tricks/#InstallingFirefox3
Good luck and greetings from Mexico
andresgarciacabral@gmail.com
on 19 Sep 2008 at 5:06 pm 32
Tina (Check me out!) said …
I have ben puzzling over the issue of getting into Msn messenger all morning. Thanks for your advice! Am now updating computer, and fingers crossed!
on 21 Sep 2008 at 7:22 pm 33
Erick (Check me out!) said …
Hi Guys,
I just bought my girlfriend an Acer Aspire One yesterday… everything seems to working as it should be except for the microphone. I tried to record a video through the bundled software… it captured the video but it did not record sound. I read somewhere that this a known issue with this system (they recommended some troubleshooting steps)… is this really a known defect or should we run back to the store so they can replace it?
If this is an issue that can be fixed… I hope you guys can post the ULR of the site that contains the instuctions on how to fix this issue.
Thanks in advance.
on 21 Sep 2008 at 10:08 pm 34
Morris Lee (Check me out!) said …
Erick, aww how nice of you, but anyways, no worries, it is a software issue from Acer I am pretty sure, i was not able to record video with sound, I can’t be sure if it is fixed now as I moved back to XP(I just like the equilizer for realtek sound card in windows) try updating the machine, and see if it works
on 25 Sep 2008 at 6:32 pm 35
myra (Check me out!) said …
thanks for a great video and sets of instructions for installing skype — but after i downloaded all for skype (already have an account), i can’t find the skype icon anywhere on my acer aspireone. where is it or how do I make it appear?
thanks,
myra in canada
on 28 Sep 2008 at 7:35 pm 36
ajDoMS (Check me out!) said …
Hi i just want to check regarding my acer aspire one (8gb). I can’t use the voice/video call in the yahoo messenger. I bought it here in Dubai and im trying to call HP computer and the phone logo in the messenger is grey in color and can’t be click. Please do help me. thank you.
ps. this acer aspire one is good!
on 06 Oct 2008 at 4:31 pm 37
Ciscopaws (Check me out!) said …
I have installed skype on my Acer Aspire - but it won’t run. It is sitting in my dowload file but I can’t do anything with it - the message I get is - no packages were given for installation - can anyone help?
on 06 Oct 2008 at 11:56 pm 38
Morris Lee (Check me out!) said …
sounds like the downloaded file is currupted, so there is “nothing” to install, try deleting it and download it again.