If I redownload an old version of skype from somewhere, maybe
oldversion.com, will it still work? I'm thinking of going net-based instead
of cable for long distance calls and going with a cheap line for local so
that I can still save money by downgrading my TV package. What is accessible
and cheap like skype for PC to phone? Only thing I know of is going to
involve buying some device to hook my phone into and put inside a machine
running linux and asterisk. I have my old machine still here that I intend
to use linux and speakup on, but heard that software is a bear to configure.
It seems that yahoo and aim need the graphic thing filled out to get phone
on there, and I don't think msn does phone at all, windows messenger in XP.
----- Original Message -----
From: "mlang" <mlang@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Linux for blind general discussion" <blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 6:02 AM
Subject: Re: Is it possible to communicate with skype?
coscell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
hi:
Nowadays skype is still not accessible for us. But is there any way to
communicate with our friends whom used skype by using our console
programs?
No, Skype, using a proprietary protocol, does not
allow for any other apps than Skype itself to use their network...
Its part of their bussiness model.
Forget about skype, use SIP or H323 of even CallManager or
whatever. There are plenty of free VoIP protocols around.
--
CYa,
Mario
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