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Talking to friends
I hear it's possible to talk to friends over the Internet without call
charges. Could someone please tell me what software is required for this? Thanks. Bill |
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Bill Ridgeway wrote:
I hear it's possible to talk to friends over the Internet without call charges. Could someone please tell me what software is required for this? Thanks. Bill Google is your friend. Just a few of the many entries: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_IP http://communication.howstuffworks.com/ip-telephony.htm http://www.skype.com/ http://www.vonage.com/index.php?ic=1 -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot |
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"Bruce Chambers" wrote in message
... Bill Ridgeway wrote: I hear it's possible to talk to friends over the Internet without call charges. Could someone please tell me what software is required for this? Thanks. Bill Google is your friend. Just a few of the many entries: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_IP http://communication.howstuffworks.com/ip-telephony.htm http://www.skype.com/ http://www.vonage.com/index.php?ic=1 -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot Thanks Bruce. Perhaps I should refine my question. What is the best (free) software for talking to friends over the Internet computer to computer (using a headset)? I have seen Skype but I presume there are others? Thanks. Bill |
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I dont know about the best.......but I use MSN Messenger and so do my
friends and relatives. Which does not require you to add special VOIP software .If you are trying to "phone" persons without messenger like program or no computer than you will need VOIP...........for the PC to phone capabilities http://www.voipnow.org/2006/08/how_to_make_fre.html google does bring up quite a few hits under free VOIP peter "Bill Ridgeway" wrote in message ... "Bruce Chambers" wrote in message ... Bill Ridgeway wrote: I hear it's possible to talk to friends over the Internet without call charges. Could someone please tell me what software is required for this? Thanks. Bill Google is your friend. Just a few of the many entries: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_IP http://communication.howstuffworks.com/ip-telephony.htm http://www.skype.com/ http://www.vonage.com/index.php?ic=1 -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot Thanks Bruce. Perhaps I should refine my question. What is the best (free) software for talking to friends over the Internet computer to computer (using a headset)? I have seen Skype but I presume there are others? Thanks. Bill |
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Thanks Peter.
Isn't Windows Live Messenger an updated MSN Messenger and, if so would that do the same thing? I'm looking forward to just plug in the headset and go. OK so the software will have to be configured but I'm sure I can get around that! Is Skype for VOIP only? If so I can discount it for my purposes. Thanks Bill Ridgeway "peter" wrote in message ... I dont know about the best.......but I use MSN Messenger and so do my friends and relatives. Which does not require you to add special VOIP software .If you are trying to "phone" persons without messenger like program or no computer than you will need VOIP...........for the PC to phone capabilities http://www.voipnow.org/2006/08/how_to_make_fre.html google does bring up quite a few hits under free VOIP peter "Bill Ridgeway" wrote in message ... "Bruce Chambers" wrote in message ... Bill Ridgeway wrote: I hear it's possible to talk to friends over the Internet without call charges. Could someone please tell me what software is required for this? Thanks. Bill Google is your friend. Just a few of the many entries: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_IP http://communication.howstuffworks.com/ip-telephony.htm http://www.skype.com/ http://www.vonage.com/index.php?ic=1 -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot Thanks Bruce. Perhaps I should refine my question. What is the best (free) software for talking to friends over the Internet computer to computer (using a headset)? I have seen Skype but I presume there are others? Thanks. Bill |
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Bill Ridgeway said the following on 13/10/2007 23:38:
Perhaps I should refine my question. What is the best (free) software for talking to friends over the Internet computer to computer (using a headset)? I have seen Skype but I presume there are others? Thanks. Bill They seem to do much the same thing and I suppose that the users really just get used to what they first download, then form into communities. Just type in "IM Instant messenger" in your search engine. Here is MSN Messenger. http://get.live.com/en-gb/messenger/features Yahoo! Messenger. http://messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php Skype. http://www.skype.com/intl/en-gb/ I prefer Skype as it does not have pop-up advertising and is just a 'belt and braces' piece of IM software although it does have many of the features you need to just get on with the job. Richard. |
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Windows Live Messenger and MSN Messenger are similar.
Occasionally I will talk to family with camera and microphone and it usually works very well. My particular camera, and many others, have a microphone built in. You can also use a headset. Using MSN is quick and easy to setup and use. -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org "Bill Ridgeway" wrote in message ... Thanks Peter. Isn't Windows Live Messenger an updated MSN Messenger and, if so would that do the same thing? I'm looking forward to just plug in the headset and go. OK so the software will have to be configured but I'm sure I can get around that! Is Skype for VOIP only? If so I can discount it for my purposes. Thanks Bill Ridgeway "peter" wrote in message ... I dont know about the best.......but I use MSN Messenger and so do my friends and relatives. Which does not require you to add special VOIP software .If you are trying to "phone" persons without messenger like program or no computer than you will need VOIP...........for the PC to phone capabilities http://www.voipnow.org/2006/08/how_to_make_fre.html google does bring up quite a few hits under free VOIP peter "Bill Ridgeway" wrote in message ... "Bruce Chambers" wrote in message ... Bill Ridgeway wrote: I hear it's possible to talk to friends over the Internet without call charges. Could someone please tell me what software is required for this? Thanks. Bill Google is your friend. Just a few of the many entries: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_IP http://communication.howstuffworks.com/ip-telephony.htm http://www.skype.com/ http://www.vonage.com/index.php?ic=1 -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot Thanks Bruce. Perhaps I should refine my question. What is the best (free) software for talking to friends over the Internet computer to computer (using a headset)? I have seen Skype but I presume there are others? Thanks. Bill |
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Thanks. So that resolves the question of what software to use. I have
downloaded and installed Windows Messenger Live. However, having registered it using one of my email addresses I had second thoughts and now want to register using another email address. Try as I might( uninstalling, reinstalling and removing folders with the incorrect email address) I cannot persuade it to start again so I can register with the correct email addressing. Any help please. Thanks. Bill Ridgeway "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message ... Windows Live Messenger and MSN Messenger are similar. Occasionally I will talk to family with camera and microphone and it usually works very well. My particular camera, and many others, have a microphone built in. You can also use a headset. Using MSN is quick and easy to setup and use. -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org "Bill Ridgeway" wrote in message ... Thanks Peter. Isn't Windows Live Messenger an updated MSN Messenger and, if so would that do the same thing? I'm looking forward to just plug in the headset and go. OK so the software will have to be configured but I'm sure I can get around that! Is Skype for VOIP only? If so I can discount it for my purposes. Thanks Bill Ridgeway "peter" wrote in message ... I dont know about the best.......but I use MSN Messenger and so do my friends and relatives. Which does not require you to add special VOIP software .If you are trying to "phone" persons without messenger like program or no computer than you will need VOIP...........for the PC to phone capabilities http://www.voipnow.org/2006/08/how_to_make_fre.html google does bring up quite a few hits under free VOIP peter "Bill Ridgeway" wrote in message ... "Bruce Chambers" wrote in message ... Bill Ridgeway wrote: I hear it's possible to talk to friends over the Internet without call charges. Could someone please tell me what software is required for this? Thanks. Bill Google is your friend. Just a few of the many entries: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_IP http://communication.howstuffworks.com/ip-telephony.htm http://www.skype.com/ http://www.vonage.com/index.php?ic=1 -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot Thanks Bruce. Perhaps I should refine my question. What is the best (free) software for talking to friends over the Internet computer to computer (using a headset)? I have seen Skype but I presume there are others? Thanks. Bill |
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Bill Ridgeway said the following on 15/10/2007 11:51:
Thanks. So that resolves the question of what software to use. I have downloaded and installed Windows Messenger Live. However, having registered it using one of my email addresses I had second thoughts and now want to register using another email address. Try as I might( uninstalling, reinstalling and removing folders with the incorrect email address) I cannot persuade it to start again so I can register with the correct email addressing. Any help please. Thanks. Bill Ridgeway I might assume that your registration details are stored at the server end which will be automatically tied to you so you might have to go into a panel somewhere at the Website. Try contacting them. Richard. |
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Bill;
There is no reason to uninstall it. You can use it with various addresses, one at a time. If it logs on automatically, click the "Show menu" box at the top. Then click "File" and "Sign out". Uncheck the box "Remember my password". With the top box checked, addresses will be remembered but you can easily log in with a different address. -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org "Bill Ridgeway" wrote in message ... Thanks. So that resolves the question of what software to use. I have downloaded and installed Windows Messenger Live. However, having registered it using one of my email addresses I had second thoughts and now want to register using another email address. Try as I might( uninstalling, reinstalling and removing folders with the incorrect email address) I cannot persuade it to start again so I can register with the correct email addressing. Any help please. Thanks. Bill Ridgeway |
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On Oct 13, 12:38 pm, Bruce Chambers wrote:
Bill Ridgeway wrote: I hear it's possible to talk to friends over the Internet without call charges. Could someone please tell me what software is required for this? Thanks. Bill Skype is one of the worst services i have found, anywhere I had extremely poor call quality one day so i wrote them a letter asking for a refund. They blocked my account without giving me a reason then sent me an email suggesting i download the new version. I did that, account is still blocked. After about 5 emails to them i told them their service sucked stc. Skype is NOT a good idea. They treat customers poorly and quite frankly the call quality is horrible 1/2 of the time. Google is your friend. Just a few of the many entries: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_IP http://communication.howstuffworks.com/ip-telephony.htm http://www.skype.com/ http://www.vonage.com/index.php?ic=1 -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you:http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htmhttp://...questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot |
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I've had nothing but excellent call quality, dependability and service from
Skype in the two years I've used it. Tom "igotskillz" wrote in message ps.com... : On Oct 13, 12:38 pm, Bruce Chambers wrote: : Bill Ridgeway wrote: : I hear it's possible to talk to friends over the Internet without call : charges. Could someone please tell me what software is required for this? : : Thanks. : : Bill : : : Skype is one of the worst services i have found, anywhere : I had extremely poor call quality one day so i wrote them a letter : asking for a refund. : : They blocked my account without giving me a reason then sent me an : email suggesting i download the new version. : : I did that, account is still blocked. : : After about 5 emails to them i told them their service sucked stc. : : Skype is NOT a good idea. : : They treat customers poorly and quite frankly the call quality is : horrible 1/2 of the time. : Google is your friend. Just a few of the many entries: : : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_IP : : http://communication.howstuffworks.com/ip-telephony.htm : : http://www.skype.com/ : : http://www.vonage.com/index.php?ic=1 : : -- : : Bruce Chambers : : Help us help you:http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htmhttp://...questions.html : : They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary : safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin : : Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell : : The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has : killed a great many philosophers. : ~ Denis Diderot : : |
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