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Which one do you guys use? I perfer Google Talk because I find it easier to use.
These are the only ones I know. Please recommend others.
These are the only ones I know. Please recommend others.
dduardo said:Neither, I have my own linux based asterisk server. When a call comes in get routed by the server and sent to the appropriate voip phone on the network. It is a really neat system. I got music on hold, voice mail boxes, caller id, etc.
dduardo said:Neither, I have my own linux based asterisk server. When a call comes in get routed by the server and sent to the appropriate voip phone on the network. It is a really neat system. I got music on hold, voice mail boxes, caller id, etc.
The only thing the voip provider does is bridge the analog phone line to the internet
Another feature of asterisk is that you can queue phone calls. That means if I'm currently talking to someone and two other people call me, asterisk will put the two new callers on music to hold with a message telling them that I will get to them as soon as possible.
dduardo said:Neither, I have my own linux based asterisk server. When a call comes in get routed by the server and sent to the appropriate voip phone on the network. It is a really neat system. I got music on hold, voice mail boxes, caller id, etc.
You could probably use gaim-vv. Not sure if it would help.Pseudo Statistic said:Yeah, but as far as I know, there hasn't been a Jabber client as of yet that supports voice talk on *BSD..
Skype is a video and audio calling platform owned by Microsoft, while Google Talk (also known as Google Hangouts) is a messaging and video conferencing platform owned by Google. Skype is primarily used for personal communication, while Google Talk is often used for business communication.
Both Skype and Google Talk have high-quality audio and video capabilities, but Skype generally has better audio and video quality. This is because Skype uses a peer-to-peer network, while Google Talk uses a server-based network.
Both Skype and Google Talk use encryption to protect communication between users, but Skype has faced some security concerns in the past. Google Talk has a slightly better track record in terms of security, but it is always important to use caution when sharing sensitive information over any online platform.
Skype and Google Talk are both available on a variety of devices, including desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, and tablets. However, Skype is available on a wider range of devices, including gaming consoles and smart TVs.
As of 2021, Skype has approximately 300 million monthly active users, while Google Talk has around 1 billion monthly active users. However, it is important to note that Google Talk is often used for work and business communication, while Skype is primarily used for personal communication.