On Wed, 27 Oct 2004 at 09:59:39, wrote: (ref: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>)
>>The facility to call overseas at local (over there) rates was even offered > >>with 28k modems, even a special call to wake computer job. > >Yes, I used to use Paltalk and visitalk on a 28K modem years ago, but it >was err... crap. Yep it certainly was. The great thing about Skype is that, certainly with ADSL, it is far better than a std telephone line. > >>In practical terms, I suppose one has to liaise with a given party to make > >>sure you are both get set up and set rendezvous times ? > >Yes, steve and I either email or SMS each other when we are about to go >online. With ADSL, one would normally leave a machine on 24hrs. These special arrangements are only really needed with dial-up. However the caller will see whether anyone is on-line. > >I was wondering about holding a virtual show using skype - a massive >conference call between several users - don't know how many callers it can >handle at once.... Might be worth trying?? That sounds intriguing. Certainly would have been a good way of sorting out the mechanics of trader's visit to USA this year. We -almost- managed an MSN conference, but one refused to use it (8-(# Funnily enough, his boss has now made him use it at work. Tony -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:252/67) +44(0)1442-828255 tony@<surname>.co.uk http://www.firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG _______________________________________________ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.quanta.org.uk/mailing.htm