[LINK] Skype beta3, free worldwide conference calls

[Richard Chirgwin]

Alan L Tyree wrote:
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> I tried Skype and found that it was frequently using bandwidth for some
> purpose that I knew nothing about. Maybe Windows users are happy for
> that to happen, but I don't see why anyone should put up with it.
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Skype clients are designed to act as "supernodes", processing traffic on 
behalf of other Skype users.

I'm with you, Alan, even if it's swimming against the tide. Proprietary 
is dumb. Secret traffic is dumb. Also, your consumer protection is weak 
... for any faults our 200 local VoIPs may have, at least you're buying 
the service under local law.

RC

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