PhoneGaim Brings Phone Calling To IM Users

slashdot.org ^ | Sunday July 18 | CmdrTaco

[blackfarm]

"Eweek has an article on how PhoneGaim integrates IM and phone into one program making it possible for AOL/ICQ, MSN and Yahoo users to call each other, landlines and cellphones. It talks about how it could be a Skype-killer since it's based on open standard SIP and comes with free PSTN calling (5 minutes per day), free voicemail via email, and even supports incoming phone calls from PSTN. It's out first for desktop Linux (maybe the start of a new trend?) but it's open source so expect a MSWin version shortly from Gaim team."

[JerseyHighlander]

Just getting family friends and associates acquainted and comfortable with Skype, this is going to be another headache. Anyway, if this takes off the FCC will have an entry point into IM regulation, under some future administration.

[nevergore]

VoIP or (Voice over the Internet)is not a secure method of communication when used in conjunction with the public Internet. That stated, there are secure IP networks out there that isolate voice.

I started a company earlier this year whose primary products are VoIP Centrex for business and VoIP local services. The quality of the service I provide is PSTN (local telephone company) quality with full E-911 services.

Anyone interested for more details, please feel free to Freepmail me.

NeverGore :^)