2010-09-03, 17:46
Hi All,
This feature has been heavily requested in the past and now that the new addons feature has been made, it makes sense to request it to be made into a plugin.
I know that I will get the suggestion to learn how to code python (tried and failed).
My reasons for suggesting this feature:
I know its a lot to ask from a developer, but if there are any python-enabled people out there who have an interest in this it would be a great functional addition.
In terms of development platform I have windows, mac, linux and original xbox. I would actually be happy to move to any platform to get this functionality.
Links that may be useful (as I said, I am not a programmer, its just things I have come across).
http://skype4py.sourceforge.net/doc/html/
From what I can tell the biggest issue will be having the addin running in the background. The basic version would obviously just be skype running on the PC, when a call comes in XBMC just says 'you have a call coming from XXX. Answer / Ignore'. This would give you the option to answer a call. To make a call you just open skype normally and make a call.
This feature has been heavily requested in the past and now that the new addons feature has been made, it makes sense to request it to be made into a plugin.
I know that I will get the suggestion to learn how to code python (tried and failed).
My reasons for suggesting this feature:
- XBMC is part of the living room setup now
- More people are using video chats
- My personal reason is that my xbmc is on 24/7
- A lot of people are moving away from landline phones
- in the UK, BT are moving towards VOIP
I know its a lot to ask from a developer, but if there are any python-enabled people out there who have an interest in this it would be a great functional addition.
In terms of development platform I have windows, mac, linux and original xbox. I would actually be happy to move to any platform to get this functionality.
Links that may be useful (as I said, I am not a programmer, its just things I have come across).
http://skype4py.sourceforge.net/doc/html/
From what I can tell the biggest issue will be having the addin running in the background. The basic version would obviously just be skype running on the PC, when a call comes in XBMC just says 'you have a call coming from XXX. Answer / Ignore'. This would give you the option to answer a call. To make a call you just open skype normally and make a call.