[ale] OT: Skype

[Scott Castaline]

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