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  1. Try Speakfreely by DarkNova · · Score: 3 · on Practical Internet Telephony Available?

    Check out Speakfreely at http://www.speakfreely.org. It's Open Source, has versions for both Windows and Linux, and the versions for both OSs can talk to each other. It may be a lot more complicated than programs like NetMeeting, but with all the options, you can tweak it to get the ideal sound quality for your internet connection. Plus it has built-in encryption. I've used it via 56k modems and while its not quite as good as a normal telephone, it still works great (esp. for the price!). With a faster connection, I'd imagine that you could get better quality than a phone. For new users of this program who are frustrated with lag, I'd suggest changing the Jitter Compensation setting to None so your voice isn't buffered.

  2. Why Your Mom Should Use Encryption by goingware · · Score: 1 · on Feature: WH Panel Calls for Crypto Export Reform
    Encryption is already readily available to the masses, quality secure encryption that is free and open source. The problem is, not a lot of people use it, just people who are aware they should. Many people who really, really should encrypt don't use it.

    I wrote what I think is an easy to understand page about why ordinary people should use encryption. I'd like you to check it out, comment on how I might improve it, give me links, and most importantly, link to the page and get people you care about to read and and download encryption software.

    It's at http://www.goingware.com/encryption

    I'd like you all to consider making an active effort to teach people in your companies and community to use encryption. For example, you could bring a PC down to a community center for an evening and teach people how to use PGP and Speak Freely, then hand them out on CD's (by a burner if you have to, or pay a service to burn 50 of them for you, it won't cost much). Advertise this on bulletin boards, community access TV and so on, radio station community service announcements, etc.

    Do you support a particular political candidate? Volunteer to teach them and their staff how to encrypt.

    Mike Crawford

    GoingWare - Expert Software Development and Consulting

    http://www.goingware.com

    crawford@goingware.com