[sclug] Skype/alternatives

[Tim Sutton]

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Hi Stuart

Dunno if you saw the news this week but google just released a cross
platform voip and chat application. Chat is based on jabber so
apparently you can use existing jabber client (e.g. kopete).

http://www.google.com/talk/

I think the underlying technlogy for google talk is SIP. I signed up
to sipgate once - you can buy a dedicated hardware handset and you get
an incoming landline number so can essentially replace a bt phone line.

http://www.sipgate.co.uk/user/index.php

They have Reading numbers available and calls pc to pc and incoming
are free. Calls to cell and landline are at competitive rates.

Have fun!

Tim

Stuart Major wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I just wondered whether anyone is using Skype or alternatives.
> Does anyone have any recommendations for Linux compatible hardware?
>
>
> I was thinking of purchasing one of these: VoIP EasyBlue Telbox
> from: http://www.thelinuxshop.co.uk and then I suddenly thought,
> "What about video calling?" Thanks, Stuart.
>

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