I have skype on two laptops running Ubuntu 9.04. On one it runs fine, however on the HP2133 mini notebook I have a problem that I am unable to solve.

Skype sets up without any problems and the test call correctly records and plays back my voice. However when I make a live call the initial connection is fine, but after a period of time - 30 secs to a few mins - the processor jumps to 100% load (shown on the System Monitor) and the speech breaks up and becomes unintelligible.

Does anyone have any suggestions about this problem?

Thanks

Some more info about the technical side of my problem.

Skype version - skype + skype-common version 2.0.0.72-0 medibuntu 4

Sound devices In/Out/Ringing HDA VIA VT82xx (hw:VT82xx,0) - I forget why I changed from pulse, but this works fine for the test call & until the sound breaks up.

Sound device HDA VIA VT82xx (Alsa mixer)

System has been tested with internal and external microphone OK, and with internal and external speakers.