Firefox doesn't know how to open this address, because the protocol (skype) isn't ass

junovo · 01-24-2011, 04:33 AM

Using Ubuntu 10.04 LTS and Firefox 3.6.13. Created a call me button from the following address http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/tell...-skype-button/

Placed the button on my website and when using Firefox to click on the button i get error : Firefox doesn't know how to open this address, because the protocol (skype) isn't associated with any program.

the HTML used is


<script type="text/javascript" src="http://download.skype.com/share/skypebuttons/js/skypeCheck.js"></script>
<a href="skype:wingusupport?call"><img src="http://download.skype.com/share/skypebuttons/buttons/call_green_white_153x63.png" style="border: none;" width="153" height="63" alt="Skype Me™!" /></a>

How do I instruct Firefox to open Skype 2.1.0.81 already installed and running.

Thanks

stress_junkie · 01-24-2011, 07:49 AM

This may be relevant.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-20029142-264.html

It says that Firefox has deliberately blocked the Skype application.

It took me less than five minutes to find this using Google.

junovo · 01-24-2011, 08:47 AM

yes saw that on the web ....

Mozilla said: "The blocklist entry will be a 'soft block,' where the extension is disabled and the user is notified of the block and given the option to re-enable it if they choose.

where do we find that part as I dont see it.