05-16-2007, 07:31 PM
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Computer telephone
I just bought a telephone which hooks into a computer's USB port.
It runs a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) called Skype.
This, like MSMessenger, allows voice calls free of charge to other VoIP users.
The damage starts when you call landlines.
Do we have users of this magic?
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05-16-2007, 08:06 PM
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We are about to. 
I do know of a few Pixies that are using VoIP (one whom you have met) and another that is working specifically with Skype. (that you have not met  )
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05-16-2007, 08:15 PM
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"working specifically with"
Sounds complicated.
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05-16-2007, 09:19 PM
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Not according to her.
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05-16-2007, 09:30 PM
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We use VoIP at work. It alleges is saving us a lot of money. I just know it means less digits on the phone for me to press and new prefixes to memorize. Sometimes I think the line isn't as clear as the landlines... but that could be my imagination too.
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05-17-2007, 10:39 AM
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I've been wanting to look into getting Comcast's VoIP service myself, hoping to reduce the big phone bill I get from the new AT&T each month...the drawback being I have a pretty good idea what comcrap is gonna do to me when the introductory offer ends 
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