Skype... whats the catch???????

Scrat · 04-17-2005, 02:08 PM

Hi all, I've just been looking at installing Skype on my PC so that i can talk to my GF overseas cheaper, as the cheapest way i can find at the moment is using a calling card on a Land-line and is costing me AU$1.00/min

It says it's "Free" but my question is, Are there any hidden supprises?

I've read that Skype is made by the same ppl that made Kazaa, and Kazaa had Spyware & Ads in it, and am wondering if Skype is the same?

Any other suggestions on how to call OS cheap would be a great help.

narafa · 04-17-2005, 03:57 PM

Skype is not free when you try to use it in calling landlines or mobiles, it costs you money, what is actually free in skype is something like the MSN Messenger voice chat but a little bit enhanced, guys on your contact list can give you a ring, missed call, leave you a message and so on.

Sebouh · 04-18-2005, 01:45 PM

well if you are willing to talk to her pc to pc then i recommend paltalk, it gave a faster and better voice transmission then skype did with me.

Hellbreather · 04-18-2005, 01:46 PM

Also you can use Wireless comm using some ISP's

Scrat · 04-18-2005, 01:53 PM

PC to PC is fine. am just cautious about things that are advertised as "Free" or "Shareware", as after you install them you some how end up with a tonne more pop-ups or a larger junkmail inbox.

Hellbreather · 04-18-2005, 04:24 PM

Then dont give out your e-mail details or create a fake e-mail. As for the pop-up's check the product with a spyware scanner or make sure it is all removed. Personally I suggest buying a premium product as the other "freeware" stuff is quite bad unless you trust the source

Verrona · 04-18-2005, 06:44 PM

or download the software and run some checks on ya pc.

Spyware & Adware

04-17-2005, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scrat Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 27 Posts: 630	Skype... whats the catch??????? Hi all, I've just been looking at installing Skype on my PC so that i can talk to my GF overseas cheaper, as the cheapest way i can find at the moment is using a calling card on a Land-line and is costing me AU$1.00/min It says it's "Free" but my question is, Are there any hidden supprises? I've read that Skype is made by the same ppl that made Kazaa, and Kazaa had Spyware & Ads in it, and am wondering if Skype is the same? Any other suggestions on how to call OS cheap would be a great help. __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3500+, GigaByte GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Ltd Ed. ATI Radeon GeCube 256Mb 9600XT, Compro DVB-T300 Dig/Analog TV Card 2x 1GB, 2x 512Mb DDR CL3 400Mhz PC3200 - Dual Channel WD 120Gb SATA 7200rpm 8MB, WD 80Gb SATA 7200rpm 8MB Excel 108Mb Wireless PCI, WinXP Prof. Samsung CD-R/RW 52-32-52, Samsung DVD 16x reader, LG DVD MultiBurner Benq 17" FP71E 12ms LCD, Logitech LX700 K&M, Logitech G25 Racing Wheel, Logitech Z-5400 FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND!! Team 44358

04-18-2005, 01:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sebouh Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 477	well if you are willing to talk to her pc to pc then i recommend paltalk, it gave a faster and better voice transmission then skype did with me. __________________ sbho

04-18-2005, 01:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hellbreather Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 20 Posts: 736	Also you can use Wireless comm using some ISP's __________________ There are 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary code, and those who don't Windows XP Pro Setup Intel Pentium 4 Processor - 3.2Ghz With HT Technology, 1024MB DDR RAM, 200GB SATA HDD, 40GB SATA HDD, Sound Blaster Live! 24 BIT!, Radeon 9800 PRO 256MB, Gigabit Ethernet Card

04-18-2005, 01:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scrat Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 27 Posts: 630	PC to PC is fine. am just cautious about things that are advertised as "Free" or "Shareware", as after you install them you some how end up with a tonne more pop-ups or a larger junkmail inbox. __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3500+, GigaByte GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Ltd Ed. ATI Radeon GeCube 256Mb 9600XT, Compro DVB-T300 Dig/Analog TV Card 2x 1GB, 2x 512Mb DDR CL3 400Mhz PC3200 - Dual Channel WD 120Gb SATA 7200rpm 8MB, WD 80Gb SATA 7200rpm 8MB Excel 108Mb Wireless PCI, WinXP Prof. Samsung CD-R/RW 52-32-52, Samsung DVD 16x reader, LG DVD MultiBurner Benq 17" FP71E 12ms LCD, Logitech LX700 K&M, Logitech G25 Racing Wheel, Logitech Z-5400 FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND!! Team 44358

04-18-2005, 04:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hellbreather Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 20 Posts: 736	Then dont give out your e-mail details or create a fake e-mail. As for the pop-up's check the product with a spyware scanner or make sure it is all removed. Personally I suggest buying a premium product as the other "freeware" stuff is quite bad unless you trust the source __________________ There are 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary code, and those who don't Windows XP Pro Setup Intel Pentium 4 Processor - 3.2Ghz With HT Technology, 1024MB DDR RAM, 200GB SATA HDD, 40GB SATA HDD, Sound Blaster Live! 24 BIT!, Radeon 9800 PRO 256MB, Gigabit Ethernet Card

04-17-2005, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
narafa Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Egypt Age: 29 Posts: 450	Skype is not free when you try to use it in calling landlines or mobiles, it costs you money, what is actually free in skype is something like the MSN Messenger voice chat but a little bit enhanced, guys on your contact list can give you a ring, missed call, leave you a message and so on.

04-18-2005, 06:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Verrona Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Age: 21 Posts: 362	Sure .... why not or download the software and run some checks on ya pc. Spyware & Adware __________________ Verrona Fedora Bugs Tester :D How to ask a question.

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