Ubuntu: How to send Text Messages with Skype for Linux

Apr 13, 2009, 20:33 (0 Talkback[s])
(Other stories by Martin Kaba)

[ Thanks to Martin for this link. ]

"However pre-built API wrapper libraries like Skype4Py make it easier for third party script intergrstion. Skype4Py is multi-platform(works on Mac, windows and Linux) Python wrapper for the Skype API, around which you can wrap your python scripts without having to modify them each time you use a different platform.

"[How to use Skype4Py API wrapper with SkySentials

"(Essentials for Linux Skype Client) python scripts to Send short Text Messages or SMS with Skype for Linux]

"Get Started: Test was done on Ubuntu 8.04 LTS

" System requirement to install Skype4Py;

- Python 2.4 or later - > use [python - - version] to verify your version

- Skype Client preferably Skype 2.0+"

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