> > Skype searches for sound daemons, but I notice it never uses them, OSS > > always (or the emulated OSS under ALSA), maybe will come handy in the > > future of development. > > Skype does not search for demons at all, the gentoo sound-wrapper script > does. > > > I wouldn't worry about the Linux version dissapear, the FREE version, > > OH YES, just like Kazaa and its bunch of spyware. > > Skype will ramain free (they state this on the website, including > skype-to-skype calls always), and it is also spyware-free too. Comparing > KaZaA and Skype is not a very good comparison at all dude... > > > Besides, if you take a look at the license you agree when you use it > > (and I am almost a lawyer), taking your freedom away is the least they > > are doying. You basically agree that they may use your idle bandwidth > > and CPU time for any anonymous purpose. I won't let them use my > > computer without me knowing what's going on. Sure, a GREAT software, > > but FREE?! *lol* don't be fooled, they are getting well paid, believe > > me. > > The licence states: > <quote> > 4.1 Permission to utilize Your computer. In order to receive the > benefits provided by the Skype Software, you hereby grant permission for > the Skype Software to utilize the processor and bandwidth of Your > computer for the limited purpose of facilitating the communication > between You and other Skype Software users. > </quote> > > This means (in simple english) that your Skype maintains it's own online > status, and uses it's own bandwidth to stay online and in contact with > other contacts you have in your list. > > "for the limited purpose of facilitating the communication between You > and other Skype Software users" does *NOT* mean "You basically agree > that they may use your idle bandwidth and CPU time for any anonymous > purpose" at all.... ~ And you are "almost a lawyer" you say, pffff. > > Ralph
Very interesting. It's starting to sound like Skype isn't the devil after all. Is there any other software that will let me make calls to regular phone lines from my Linux computer? Free would be better, but I don't mind proprietary software and per-minute charges if there are no alternatives. - Grant -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
