Whats the views on Skype?
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30 December 2005, 01:15 AM
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We use it, both PC to phone and PC-PC. Saves a fortune in international phone calls, and quality is often far superior (not always - line can drop or you get some calls with satellite echo). We say Yes 
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30 December 2005, 10:11 AM
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Hello
Just remember that for places where Skype doesn't work, you can use a cheap provider from the UK.
Here gives you a list: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/callchecker/
Steve
Just remember that for places where Skype doesn't work, you can use a cheap provider from the UK.
Here gives you a list: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/callchecker/
Steve
30 December 2005, 10:54 AM
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BTW, The Register had an article on security issues (the geeks here will find it for you) so don't use it to negotiate multi-million pound deals. But frankly, if you're doing that then the commission should pay for a normal call
Great for conference calls.
30 December 2005, 04:22 PM
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Used it to call sis in France quite bit of 'satelite' delay , suggested it to my Father in the states hes sceptical- secuirity/takeover issues.???.
Havnt attempted it with my currently free wi-fi connection
Havnt attempted it with my currently free wi-fi connection
30 December 2005, 04:26 PM
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A mate of mine was in Berlin airport and had a free 4 way conference call with his boss in the UK and two American clients on his PDA using wifi 
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Does anybody else have problems opening other programs after closing down skype or is it jus me/my computer.
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30 December 2005, 11:21 PM
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Read the end-user agreement carefully. By installing their software you are agreeing to allow Skype to relay other people's telephone calls via your equipment (if required to bypass firewalls) - even when you are not logged into the Skype service yourself. I personally wouldn't use it on a network where I was paying by the packet/byte.
If you are interested in details of how it works, see here - http://arxiv.org/pdf/cs.NI/0412017
Edited to answer Butty's question - data rate is approx 5kbps when in a call, so your 1Mb allowance will last about 3 minutes. If you machine ends up hosting someone else's conference it could go much quicker.
If you are interested in details of how it works, see here - http://arxiv.org/pdf/cs.NI/0412017
Edited to answer Butty's question - data rate is approx 5kbps when in a call, so your 1Mb allowance will last about 3 minutes. If you machine ends up hosting someone else's conference it could go much quicker.
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31 December 2005, 01:24 AM
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'A mate of mine was in Berlin airport and had a free 4 way conference call with his boss in the UK and two American clients on his PDA using wifi'
Intentionally ?
Intentionally ?
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