Posted on 09/30/2004 4:51:00 PM PDT by HuntsvilleTxVeteran
Skype is free and simple software that enables you to make free calls anywhere in the world in minutes. Created by the people who brought you KaZaA, Skype uses innovative P2P (peer-to-peer) technology to connect you with other users. It is quick and easy to install and offers several features, including SkypeOut calling from Skype to regular and mobile phones worldwide, free conference calling, and secure file transfer. Skype calls have better sound quality than your regular phone and are highly secure with end-to-end encryption. PDA version also available.
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How is the P2P portion any better than Netneeting?
You must create a profile and can ring up anyone who is signed on at the time.
Just because you don't know who you are speaking to doesn't mean you shouldn't give it a try. If you have kids...keep them off of it or monitor their usage.
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