Re: [ubuntu-uk] Skype 2.0 beta
>>> Is it still using a proprietary protocol? >>> >> Yup >> > > To be honest, even if it were using an open protocol such as VOIP-SIP, > Skype would be unlikely to get much of the Linux market. For calling > landlines, Skype is very expensive True, but no-one uses Skype to call landlines (well on-one I know anyway), it's all these Windows types I know out there who use it for free web cam chats, that mean I have to run it... I've had a voip hard phone for years, but no-one else I know has one (including the techs), as most of them have mobiles which have hundreds of free cross-network minutes included. So why mess about with voip/Skype/etc... -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Skype 2.0 beta
Johnathon Tinsley wrote: > - "Greg K Nicholson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Is it still using a proprietary protocol? > Yup To be honest, even if it were using an open protocol such as VOIP-SIP, Skype would be unlikely to get much of the Linux market. For calling landlines, Skype is very expensive compared to VOIP-SIP providers such as www.sipgate.co.uk or www.webcalldirect.com (which has 300 minutes a week of inclusive landline calls, to most of the Western world, providing you deposit at least 6 quid every 3 months). I wrote a HowTo on setting up a Linux-powered VOIP-SIP router, the Linksys SPA3102 (40 quid), so you can make free/cheap calls from your existing BT landline using normal BT extensions and handsets, whilst still receiving incoming calls on your existing BT number. http://www.aoakley.com/articles/2008-01-08.php -- Andrew Oakley -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Skype 2.0 beta
- "Greg K Nicholson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Sat, 2008-02-09 at 17:38 +, Mark Fraser wrote: > > I've just done a package update and found I had 2 updates for Skype. > When I > > loaded it I noticed it was version 2.0 (beta), which means webcam > support :) > > Tried it with my Logitech webcam and it detects it, just need to do > a live > > test now. > > Is it still using a proprietary protocol? Yup Johnathon -- Blog: http://www.kirrus.co.uk UK Plone Hosting: http://www.plone-hosting.co.uk RPG: Lt Aieron Peters, XO DS5. http://ds5.brisub.net -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Skype 2.0 beta
On Sat, 2008-02-09 at 17:38 +, Mark Fraser wrote: > I've just done a package update and found I had 2 updates for Skype. When I > loaded it I noticed it was version 2.0 (beta), which means webcam support :) > Tried it with my Logitech webcam and it detects it, just need to do a live > test now. Is it still using a proprietary protocol? -- Greg -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Skype 2.0 beta
I've just done a package update and found I had 2 updates for Skype. When I loaded it I noticed it was version 2.0 (beta), which means webcam support :) Tried it with my Logitech webcam and it detects it, just need to do a live test now. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
