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    Skype subscription

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by CooLMinE, Aug 5, 2009.

  1. CooLMinE

    CooLMinE Notebook Deity

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    Anyone paying for a Skype subscription ?

    How exactly does it work ? Im already using it with credits so what are the benefits to get a subscription ? Also are there any limitations ? Like X hours per day/month etc ?

    Thanks ;)
     
    CooLMinE, Aug 5, 2009
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  2. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    I would not go with anything other than a month to month plan right now. Ebay (who owns Skype) and the original authors of Skype are in a battle since the underlying technology license Ebay bought is about to expire. And they cannot come to terms with the original folks. Ebay is trying to write their own replacement, but if that fails they indicate they may just shut it down.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Aug 5, 2009
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  3. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    I be honest I tihnk skype is going to go away in 6 months.

    I just got Google Voice this morning
     
    Clutch, Aug 5, 2009
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  4. CooLMinE

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    Didnt know about that one, thanks guys.

    Gonna check out google voice as well to see what google made :p

    edit: or not
    :(
     
    CooLMinE, Aug 5, 2009
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  5. Hiker

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    Skype sells to Ebay and then keeps the technology? That's screwed up.

    Are there any other programs like Skype that has free Skype to Skype calling, chat and video?
     
    Hiker, Aug 5, 2009
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  6. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    I didn't know about this either. Very disappointed as Skype is a quality service.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Aug 5, 2009
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