[MLB-WIRELESS] Free P2P phones will pressure telcos

Rob B rbritt at netlink.com.au
Tue Nov 11 23:59:42 EST 2003


But does it run under wine better still a linux client


Clae wrote:
>> Free P2P phones will pressure telcos
>> http://news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,7758460%255E15318,00.html
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>> HOW IT WORKS
>>
>> SKYPE uses peer-to-peer technology to form a highly distributed
>> global network of personal computers that allows users to make free
>> phone calls over the internet.
>>
>> Users simply install the software on their PCs. Users see when people
>> they want to call are available via a menu or phonebook function.
>>
>> Skype says its system offers better sound quality than ordinary
>> phones, but users need an internet handset or PC headset/speaker plus
>> microphone.
>>
>> All phone calls are encrypted end-to-end so they can be securely sent
>> over the public internet.
>>
>> The system intelligently routes phone calls through the network.
>>
>> www.skype.com
>>
>> The Australian
>>

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