Michael Pobega wrote: > On Fri, Nov 07, 2008 at 11:16:49PM -0500, Kamaraju S Kusumanchi wrote: >> Martin wrote: >> >>> Hello, >>> I find out that gaim is able to use text messaging with many >>> programs. I want to use voice messaging (use it as phone) >>> when other person is using Yahoo Messenger on MS Windows. >>> Is there some program for debian that can do this? >>> >>> Friend told me that he is using Yahoo Messenger on >>> dial-up connection. I only have 33k dial-up too and am >>> hoping to be able to use it. How much bandwith does >>> protocol for transferring voice need? >>> >>> Martin >> AFAIK, gaim can't do voice chat. Use Skype for voice chat. Skype works both >> in Linux, Windows. >> >> raju > > I would *not* use Skype. The last time I had Skype installed it opened a > ton of ports on my router (I have no clue how it got into my router > configuration without the password), and since then I've switched to > using Ekiga for my everything SIP calls. And it's also free (as in > freedom) software, unlike Skype which is proprietary as well as a > security hazard in my personal opinion. >
well, thanks for the heads up on that. I had no idea skype used those ports.... been using it with a dlink router piped through my wired home phones, and cordless phones for nearly 2 years as our "landline". beats telco by $$$..... relatives call hungary nearly every day, telco charges $1 something a minute, skype is 2 cents minute lol.... found this article for anyone whos interested... http://techreflect.blogspot.com/2006/09/does-skype-make-small-businesses.html -- Steve Reilly http://reillyblog.com "Any people anywhere, being inclined, and having the power, have the right to rise up and shake off the existing government, and form a new one that suits them better." Abraham Lincoln 1848 -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
