Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:43:03 +0200 From: Polytropon <freebsd@edvax.de> To: Frank Shute <frank@shute.org.uk> Cc: FreeBSD Questions <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: Any working SIP-phone on FreeBSD? Message-ID: <20110619004303.c6f68a52.freebsd@edvax.de> In-Reply-To: <20110618212315.GB21890@orange.esperance-linux.co.uk> References: <4DFCDE25.2050203@rawbw.com> <20110618180326.GA21890@orange.esperance-linux.co.uk> <4DFD01B9.5010807@rawbw.com> <20110618212315.GB21890@orange.esperance-linux.co.uk>
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On Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:23:15 +0100, Frank Shute wrote: > I think we have to wait for somebody to write a Skype clone and > hopefully MS taking over Skype will provide the impetus (MS will drop > the linux port as soon as they can). Some time ago I've read (at least I _think_ I read it) that someone reverse-engineered the Skype protocol, so there maybe is the chance that a free Skype alternative, being compatible with Skype, will be created. Anyway, getting rid of Skype is in my opinion mandatory to maintain freedom in _many_ ways, as it is obvious that MICROS~1 will be integrating its functionality into upcoming "Windows" and then surely will exclude anyone _else_ from participating. They have a long tradition doing such things... However, being able to use a cross-platform SIP capable client for IP telephony and video conferencing that is compatible with the majority of systems out there would be great, on _any_ free operating system (not "just Linux"). -- Polytropon Magdeburg, Germany Happy FreeBSD user since 4.0 Andra moi ennepe, Mousa, ...
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