Living with the Machine

Voice Over Internet Protocol

I thought I'd just pop this up for those who are confused, or haven't heard of VOIP yet, and I'll keep it simple. It enables you to speak with anyone who has it installed on thier PC, anywhere in the world, completely free. All you need is a microphone and speakers - but ideally a cheap headset. How much is this wonderful application? Completely free!

There are different varieties which you can pay for, but you don't need to. Skype, for example, is totally free and installs very easily, just download, install and you're set to go. But it doesn't end there. You can talk through your PC, the quality is said to be better than landline - But - you can also chat - text message, send photos, files, even entire software programs, what have you?

I find it utterly amazing and wouldn't be without it now. So okay, why free? Well Skype make thier profits from add-on services. You can phone ordinary landline phones, but you have to top up an account with about $10, you have to pay for these calls to landline phones, but it's much, much cheaper than standard charges.

All in all, what you simply have to do is join the revolution, wake up and relaise what's going on and take advantage. I'm amazed people haven't heard about it or got it by now. It's a no brainer.

Hope you have fun!

posted by Steve King @ 12:56 PM