[ale] OT: Skype

[Scott Castaline]

Ed L. Cashin wrote:
> 2008/6/28 Scott Castaline <hscast at charter.net>:
>   
>> Any skype users out there? I have some questions to ask if you want to
>> contact me off list, in addition to the 3 below.
>>
>> 1. Is it really only $2.95/month?
>>     
>
> It was so cheap for unlimited dial out that I have forgotten
> the price!  :)
>
>   
>> 2. Quality any good?
>>     
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> Yes.  I had a lot of trouble trying to call a cell phone in
> Taiwan from Skype here in ATL, but I must admit I
> thought that might not work.  ;)
>
>   
>> 3. Any gotchas?
>>     
>
> I found that it matters what version of the Linux software
> I used.  I was having trouble of some sort, but an upgrade
> fixed it.
>
>   
I would be using it only for USA calls, mostly SE (GA., FL.) and 
occasional NE & SW areas, some landlines and others cell. Any problems 
with domestic cells? Also, the subscription price covers all calls 
(skype 2 skype, landline, cell)? Can I assume that dialing can be done 
with numeric keypad on my PC keyboard? I also have a phone headset 
(single earpiece w/ mike), the micro plug looks like a stereo micro plug 
with 3 conductors, does anyone know which one is mike vs which one for 
speaker?