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SIP vs. Skype, Making the "Open" Choice

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the answer-seemed-clear dept.

techie34290 writes "If you were to make the choice between SIP and Skype for Linux, which one would you go for? Matt Hartley from MadPenguin.org says to opt for SIP. Why? "One tidbit of information that most people are not likely aware of is that when you install the Skype client, it will drain system resources by running as a supernode from time to time. Granted, this is not always the case; however, the very idea of my PC having its resources tied up for someone else's phone call is frankly maddening to me."

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  1. I'm surprised to hear people still talk... by xxxJonBoyxxx · · Score: 2, Funny

    Frankly, I'm surprised to hear that people, especially Slashdotters, still talk to each other. I'm guessing this "voice" thing is some kind of emergency backup in case your email and instant messaging clients go down.

  2. Re:FUCK YOU FREELOADER by hahiss · · Score: 4, Funny


    Yeah, totally! That'd be like participating in an online forum as an anonymous coward!

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    "Every decent man is ashamed of the government he lives under." - H.L. Mencken
  3. Re:Isn't that the point? by shokk · · Score: 2, Funny

    Someone changing universities because they can't use Skype doesn't have their head screwed on straight.

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    "Beware of he who would deny you access to information, for in his heart, he dreams himself your master."