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Skype Releases PocketPC Version Of VoIP Software

Posted by simoniker on from the mobile-phone? dept.

An anonymous reader writes "According to WindowsForDevices.com, Skype Technologies has launched a free beta release of peer-to-peer voice calling software for WiFi-enabled handheld devices running Microsoft's Pocket PC software platform. PocketSkype is a 'thin' version of Skype, the company's original peer-to-peer voice-calling for Windows PCs which was released in August 2003. Like Skype, PocketSkype can be used to make free, unlimited, and unmetered calls anywhere in the world."

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  1. wow-- the first piece of pocket pc spyware? by way2trivial · · Score: 5, Insightful

    brought to you by the malkers of kazaa

    is there any spyware for the pocketpc that predates? I hope they got a patent on it..

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  2. Suddenly... by Knight+Thrasher · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Suddenly, WiFi monitoring becomes incredibly worthwhile.

    1. Re:Suddenly... by mr100percent · · Score: 5, Informative
      Skype's FAQ states that the software uses end-to-end encryption for the phone call.

  3. Not too shabby! by JLavezzo · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Hey don't rag on them too badly! They are Hiring Linux Developers.
    KDEphone here we come!

  4. Re:How is this new? by sh0rtie · · Score: 5, Informative


    how about its not free? , check out the EULA

    You acknowledge that certain functions in the Skype Software are only available to paid subscribers after a free trial period of the Skype Software and Services (the "Free Trial Period") ends. After the Free Trial Period ends, you will be presented with the option to subscribe to the Subscription Services. If you do not wish to subscribe, you acknowledge that you can not access functions and services only available to paid subscribers. To subscribe to the Subscription Services you must agree to the terms and conditions of the Subscription Services.

    then they effectivly go on to say you ok them from any spyware concerns but unknown 3rd parties will have access to your machine

    (c) THE SKYPE SOFTWARE IS UTILIZED AND DISTRIBUTED BY THIRD PARTIES WHICH ARE UNRELATED TO SKYPER. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT INSTALLATION OF THE SKYPE SOFTWARE WILL ALLOW THIRD PARTIES WHO ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH SKYPER THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR COMPUTER ("OUTSIDE PARTIES"). YOU AGREE THAT SKYPER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, CLAIM OR LOSS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER

    why are we giving this time again ? next up on slashdot Gator/Claria bring you free VOIP ?