Re:Just because you have a mobile doesn't mean
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Yes, But I'm [paid to be] on call sometimes. The problem then is - I'm not officially "working", (so I'd rather not have them know where I am) but I could be called upon to work (so need to have the phone on).
Whilst the advice above... varies... It strikes me that this is the wrong basis for a decision. Why hold yourself hostage to the malcontents in the world?
Surely the decision should be based on what connection speed you need to acomplish what you need to do. Then take appropriate security measures based upon the connection method you want to use.
I would recommend a firewall though; even if you are on dial up you can at least have a software firewall, which is better than nothing (Windows XP comes with one by default, a fact often forgotten).
Frankly though if you have decided to ask the questions to the number of people (>1) that you have, then you probably want to do this properly. If it's a business you are asking on behalf of, get the advice of a professional - preferably someone who will be there to hold your hand and help fix things if you get infected anyway (eg by a rogue email attachment, or someone sends you an infected document on cd). If you are asking on your own behalf, you need to decide what is cost effective. And do backups. (just in case!)
I've been using this for 6 months to a year without a major problem. I've occassionally experienced jutter in the first 1/2 second of a connection, but other than that all is fine. You get used to the latency quickly enough.
I would point out that you want to check with your ISP that they don't have any issues with VOIP traffic, or shape it in such a way as to detrimentally affect your calls. My provider gave me the option of a refund in the first 30 days if I wasn't happy, so I could evaluate that.
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Yes, But I'm [paid to be] on call sometimes. The problem then is - I'm not officially "working", (so I'd rather not have them know where I am) but I could be called upon to work (so need to have the phone on).
So the solution you outline is not universal.
Whilst the advice above... varies... It strikes me that this is the wrong basis for a decision. Why hold yourself hostage to the malcontents in the world?
Surely the decision should be based on what connection speed you need to acomplish what you need to do. Then take appropriate security measures based upon the connection method you want to use.
I would recommend a firewall though; even if you are on dial up you can at least have a software firewall, which is better than nothing (Windows XP comes with one by default, a fact often forgotten).
Frankly though if you have decided to ask the questions to the number of people (>1) that you have, then you probably want to do this properly. If it's a business you are asking on behalf of, get the advice of a professional - preferably someone who will be there to hold your hand and help fix things if you get infected anyway (eg by a rogue email attachment, or someone sends you an infected document on cd). If you are asking on your own behalf, you need to decide what is cost effective. And do backups. (just in case!)
Anyway - My two pennysworth.
"..Skype quietly released..."
Oh well...
I've been using this for 6 months to a year without a major problem. I've occassionally experienced jutter in the first 1/2 second of a connection, but other than that all is fine. You get used to the latency quickly enough.
I would point out that you want to check with your ISP that they don't have any issues with VOIP traffic, or shape it in such a way as to detrimentally affect your calls. My provider gave me the option of a refund in the first 30 days if I wasn't happy, so I could evaluate that.