items tagged with Skype
Chinese Skype spies archive a million conversations
Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-10-02 05:31:36
One of the brand messages to be found on the Skype website is 'Set your conversations free' which is kind of ironic when you consider how a Chinese version of the Skype service monitors and archives messages that trigger politically sensitive keywords...
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Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-10-02 05:31:36
One of the brand messages to be found on the Skype website is 'Set your conversations free' which is kind of ironic when you consider how a Chinese version of the Skype service monitors and archives messages that trigger politically sensitive keywords...
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Windows speaks your instant messaging dialect, too
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-09-30 10:15:52
Windows, whether XP or Vista, is home to all the major instant messenger (IM) clients, and for things like Skype, unquestionably has the best versions. But if you’re hankering to talk to multiple friends on multiple IM systems at the same time, and you want some open source goodness without having to go through the pain of learning Linux, try Pidgin for Windows instead – the open source program that lets you talk freely.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-09-30 10:15:52
Windows, whether XP or Vista, is home to all the major instant messenger (IM) clients, and for things like Skype, unquestionably has the best versions. But if you’re hankering to talk to multiple friends on multiple IM systems at the same time, and you want some open source goodness without having to go through the pain of learning Linux, try Pidgin for Windows instead – the open source program that lets you talk freely.
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Now, a Skype PBX for Windows
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: VoIP
2008-09-29 18:41:12
Chinese company PrettyMay has developed what it says is the only Skype-certified software PBX for Windows. It enables business to advertise a single SkypeIn phone number, and handle up to 30 simultaneous incoming calls and up to 500 extensions, which could be in multiple locations.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: VoIP
2008-09-29 18:41:12
Chinese company PrettyMay has developed what it says is the only Skype-certified software PBX for Windows. It enables business to advertise a single SkypeIn phone number, and handle up to 30 simultaneous incoming calls and up to 500 extensions, which could be in multiple locations.
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Asterisk meets Skype
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: VoIP
2008-09-25 17:29:47
Users of Asterisk, the popular open source IP PBX software will be able to take advantage of Skype's free or low cost calling with the release of a beta version of Skype for Asterisk.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: VoIP
2008-09-25 17:29:47
Users of Asterisk, the popular open source IP PBX software will be able to take advantage of Skype's free or low cost calling with the release of a beta version of Skype for Asterisk.
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SkypeOut pricing and voice quality - Part 3
Written By: Tony Austin
Section: A Meaningful Look
Category: Personal and Enterprise Computing
2008-09-15 22:07:36
SkypeOut enables you to make inexpensive voice calls from your PC to the switched telephone network, to destinations anywhere in the world. Here's an update on call quality and pricing plans, as well as a dose or two of web site design and content management advice for Skype.
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Written By: Tony Austin
Section: A Meaningful Look
Category: Personal and Enterprise Computing
2008-09-15 22:07:36
SkypeOut enables you to make inexpensive voice calls from your PC to the switched telephone network, to destinations anywhere in the world. Here's an update on call quality and pricing plans, as well as a dose or two of web site design and content management advice for Skype.
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Skype: the “wow” started 5 years ago
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-09-07 22:09:05
Internet time moves so fast that you can blink, and all of a sudden, Skype has turned 5 years old! Several interesting milestones have been reached along the way, most of which have been pretty remarkable, although there have been a couple of hiccups along the way...
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-09-07 22:09:05
Internet time moves so fast that you can blink, and all of a sudden, Skype has turned 5 years old! Several interesting milestones have been reached along the way, most of which have been pretty remarkable, although there have been a couple of hiccups along the way...
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International roaming rip-off needs attention
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-08-13 05:35:32
International mobile roaming tariffs are back on the agenda with the completion of the KPMG report commissioned by the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy for the House of Representatives' parliamentary inquiry. But are some analysts pointing us in the wrong direction?
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-08-13 05:35:32
International mobile roaming tariffs are back on the agenda with the completion of the KPMG report commissioned by the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy for the House of Representatives' parliamentary inquiry. But are some analysts pointing us in the wrong direction?
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Logitech launches “premium” 2-megapixel webcam for Mac
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-07-28 07:56:56
Why would you need an external webcam for Macs when they all come with a built-in webcam? Because of better picture quality, a better lens, better autofocus and VGA quality chat sessions that are four times sharper than the standard experience – or so Logitech is promising!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-07-28 07:56:56
Why would you need an external webcam for Macs when they all come with a built-in webcam? Because of better picture quality, a better lens, better autofocus and VGA quality chat sessions that are four times sharper than the standard experience – or so Logitech is promising!
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Call intercept back door turns Skype into... Spy-ke?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-07-27 03:40:36
An Austrian government official has noted is it “no problem for them to listen in on Skype conversations” according to a news report. Does this mean Skype’s telephony services can be bugged by government officials, despite Skype’s apparent denials this is possible or is occurring?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-07-27 03:40:36
An Austrian government official has noted is it “no problem for them to listen in on Skype conversations” according to a news report. Does this mean Skype’s telephony services can be bugged by government officials, despite Skype’s apparent denials this is possible or is occurring?
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Motorola high flyer becomes Skype COO
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Technology people
Category: Appointments
2008-07-02 02:17:22
Skype has named former Motorola executive, Scott Durchslag, as chief operating officer, reporting to recently appointed president Josh Silverman.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Technology people
Category: Appointments
2008-07-02 02:17:22
Skype has named former Motorola executive, Scott Durchslag, as chief operating officer, reporting to recently appointed president Josh Silverman.
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Skype 4.0 Beta - hands on review
Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Telecommunications
Category: VoIP
2008-06-22 18:57:27
The long awaited Skype 4.0 Beta is finally available for download and I've been putting it to the test. What I discovered were big changes, both in form and function.
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Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Telecommunications
Category: VoIP
2008-06-22 18:57:27
The long awaited Skype 4.0 Beta is finally available for download and I've been putting it to the test. What I discovered were big changes, both in form and function.
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Living in the cloud - and loving it
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Beerfiles
Category: IT blog
2008-06-02 23:14:53
For the third time in the past year I have been the unhappy recipient of a catastrophic hardware failure. For the first time, I don't really care all that much because this time I'm living in the cloud and loving it!
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Beerfiles
Category: IT blog
2008-06-02 23:14:53
For the third time in the past year I have been the unhappy recipient of a catastrophic hardware failure. For the first time, I don't really care all that much because this time I'm living in the cloud and loving it!
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Fifteen global telcos team to take on Skype - not such a daft idea
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Cornered!
Category: Telecommunications blog
2008-05-08 19:45:45
The most spectacular rumour doing the rounds of telecoms and IT news sites right now must be that 15 of the world's biggest carriers - AT&T, BT, Deutsche Telecom, NTT etc - are planning to launch their own free VoIP service to compete with, and hopefully destroy, Skype. Does this have any legs?
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Cornered!
Category: Telecommunications blog
2008-05-08 19:45:45
The most spectacular rumour doing the rounds of telecoms and IT news sites right now must be that 15 of the world's biggest carriers - AT&T, BT, Deutsche Telecom, NTT etc - are planning to launch their own free VoIP service to compete with, and hopefully destroy, Skype. Does this have any legs?
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Skype’s “Nomad” to go around the world in 33 days without stopping
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-05-05 04:54:51
No, Skype haven’t invented the world’s first “perpetual motion” machine, but instead have recruited an Australian travel writer to traverse the world through 15 countries without stopping – even when sleeping! The aim? To show Skype can be used anywhere and on the move. Will they succeed?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-05-05 04:54:51
No, Skype haven’t invented the world’s first “perpetual motion” machine, but instead have recruited an Australian travel writer to traverse the world through 15 countries without stopping – even when sleeping! The aim? To show Skype can be used anywhere and on the move. Will they succeed?
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Major audio enhancements promised with Skype 3.8 for Windows
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-04-30 00:26:47
Skype says that users of its new version 3.8 should get a much better audio and Internet telephony experience, something that’s certainly welcome. If true, it’s fantastic, and I’ll be downloading the latest version to find out!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-04-30 00:26:47
Skype says that users of its new version 3.8 should get a much better audio and Internet telephony experience, something that’s certainly welcome. If true, it’s fantastic, and I’ll be downloading the latest version to find out!
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Put Skype on your cellphone!
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Services
2008-04-27 14:09:35
Skype has released, in beta, a Java version of its softphone that will run on a wide range of cellphones. But every time you make or receive any kind of call you will pay for a mobile voice call.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Services
2008-04-27 14:09:35
Skype has released, in beta, a Java version of its softphone that will run on a wide range of cellphones. But every time you make or receive any kind of call you will pay for a mobile voice call.
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Skype sets unlimited call-out plans: national, regional and worldwide
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Telecommunications
Category: VoIP
2008-04-22 01:00:22
New calling plans from Skype allow subscribers to make as many calls to fixed phones as they like for a flat monthly fee.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Telecommunications
Category: VoIP
2008-04-22 01:00:22
New calling plans from Skype allow subscribers to make as many calls to fixed phones as they like for a flat monthly fee.
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ACMA to crack down on VoIP services
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Policy & Regulation
2008-04-16 05:07:05
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has launched a three pronged approach to ensure that all VoIP service providers in Australia's burgeoning VoIP industry are aware of and comply with all the applicable regulation.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Policy & Regulation
2008-04-16 05:07:05
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has launched a three pronged approach to ensure that all VoIP service providers in Australia's burgeoning VoIP industry are aware of and comply with all the applicable regulation.
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Skype 3.8 promises improved audio
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-04-03 20:54:17
The beta release of Skype 3.8 for Windows features a tricked-up audio library that reduces background noise along with other improvements.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-04-03 20:54:17
The beta release of Skype 3.8 for Windows features a tricked-up audio library that reduces background noise along with other improvements.
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New CEO for Skype
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2008-02-26 00:09:05
Skype has appointed Josh Silverman as its CEO.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2008-02-26 00:09:05
Skype has appointed Josh Silverman as its CEO.
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