9.4 Using Skype From within Vibe

Novell Vibe enables you to communicate with other Vibe users through Skype, without leaving the Vibe interface.

9.4.1 Setting Up Your Skype Address in Vibe

After Skype has been configured by your Vibe administrator, you must specify your Skype name in your personal profile.

  1. In the home page of your personal workspace, click the Profile link next to your name and avatar.

    or

    Click your Presence icon , located next to any entry that you have created or modified, then click Profile.

  2. In the Profile page, click Edit.

    The User page is displayed.

  3. In the Skype Name field, specify your Skype username.

  4. Click OK.

9.4.2 Contacting Other Vibe Users with Skype

You can use Skype to contact only those users who have specified a Skype name in their personal profiles. For information on how to modify your personal profile, see Section 9.4.1, Setting Up Your Skype Address in Vibe.

To contact a Vibe user by using Skype:

  1. Click the Presence icon of the user you want to call by using Skype.

    or

    Navigate to the profile page of the user you want to call by using Skype.

  2. In the Skype section, click Call me.

    The Skype application is launched.

    For information on how to use Skype, see the Skype documentation.