GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
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GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
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Re: GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
#2What's the reason for starting a new project when you could build on existing ones like Ekiga instead?
Re: GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
#3What's the reason for starting a new project when you could build on existing ones like Ekiga instead?
Actually, they are building on existing ones, they extend GNU SIP Witch:
Re: GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
#4The FSF has a great article explaining why this is necessary, and how the existing offerings come into play (and where they fall short): http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/priority-projects/#skypereplace...
Re: GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
#5What's the reason for starting a new project when you could build on existing ones like Ekiga instead?
Ekiga is great, I actually prefer it to skype, as I can more easily set video/audio quality and it uses an open and standard protocol.
They have binaries for any major linux distro , mac and windows, and it's fairly easy to compile from source if needed.
The NAT traversal improved tremendously by the transparently use of stun, no configuration necessary. Give me my SIP IPv6 address and ekiga would work just fine for everyone, no need for P2P, except perhaps behind very restrictive firewalls.
Re: GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
#6Generally speaking, I find some of the things the FSF worries about groanworthy.
However, as a person who talks to people outside the US all the time (therefore, can be legally spied on by NSA, et al, most likely), it is a little annoying I am probably being recorded at least some of the time when on skype (although the most they're going to do is hear about some iPad app specs a few months early).
For people who talk about more important things (say, rebel troop movements in Libya), I think a secure communications channel such as a GFC would be a fantastic thing, and I'd surely make an account to encourage that.
Re: GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
#7The sad fact of the matter is most people do not give a hoot about software being open.
I honestly do not think you stand a chance competing against Skype, it is so insanely great and wide spread. I'd be impressed if they can actually make the UI/UX better than the latest (horrendous) Skype client.
It's like the Diaspora of VoIP.
Re: GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
#8The FSF has a great article explaining why this is necessary, and how the existing offerings come into play (and where they fall short): http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/priority-projects/#skypereplace...
Guh. I go to download Ekiga to see how it compared to Skype, and on Mac they want me to download source and compile it? Seriously?
Re: GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
#9What's the reason for starting a new project when you could build on existing ones like Ekiga instead?
Ekiga is great, I actually prefer it to skype, as I can more easily set video/audio quality and it uses an open and standard protocol. They have binaries for any major linux distro , mac and windows, and it's fairly easy to compile from source if needed. The NAT traversal improved tremendously by the transparently use of stun, no configuration necessary. Give me my SIP IPv6 address and ekiga would work just fine for…
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Re: GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
#10I Hurd about this one awhile back.
...it's gonna go absolutely nowhere. Next please.