Hi

I have been wondering about skype. Is it likely to stay free do I need to 
down load soft ware to use it? What is the audio quality like on either end?

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 2:34 PM
Subject: Re: skype and xp


> Bret:
> is your question regarding the procall about skype?
>
> If so, then skype is an internet Pere 2 Pere telephony program that allows
> calls to be made between computers, between computers and regular
> telephones/sellular phones and from regular phones to computers.
> Currently, skype offers free calling to anywhere in north america to any
> phone number from your computer.
>
> And i think most of the satelite internet providers can offer minimum 56K 
> if
> not 128K.
> It gets pricy at that rate, but it is availible.
> Also, unless they are going to be embarking on major cross ocean voyages,
> they should be able to use a typical sell phone to dial into an ISP and 
> get
> 56K that way.
> All the cruise ships offer internet onboard, and those come via satelite, 
> so
> i am sure most private vessles can get the same services.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKXregards
>
>
>
> From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 2:46 PM
> Subject: skype and xp
>
>
>> Anyone know about this protocol? =20
>>
>> Also, =20
>>
>> Is there anything commercially available that is faster than 14.4 with a
>> 30 minute per day limit on SW email capability for maritime use?  A
>> friend of mine is curious as they retire to a 48 foot sailboat. =20
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>>
>> Thank you!
>>
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