Microsoft joins the VoIP battle
By UsaydWell this hardley comes as a surprise after Google Talk joined in the competition against Skype, MS hardley wanted to loose out on this expanding market.
Microsoft is preparing to enable computer users to make a normal phone call from their PC.
The computer giant has increased its presence in the fast-growing internet phone sector by purchasing leading player Teleo for an undisclosed sum. Microsoft and rivals AOL, Google and Yahoo all currently allow phone calls between computers, but not yet to a domestic or mobile handset. Yahoo! is also in the process of making such a system.
:arrow: BBC News
So it appears that no one wants to miss out on this opportunity. Personally I loved Skype the minute I got my hands on it (quite a while back now!). It was just such a flexible program running on every system I have (Mac, PC and Pocket PC!). I use it quite often and the prices are good. Best of all the application is updated regularly with new features and there are amazing 3rd Party addons too!
Good luck to MS and whoever else, but Skype is gonna be 1 step ahead of you!
September 1st, 2005 at 2:52 pm
I wouldn’t be too sure of that: with Skype being sold, it could go downhill. Look at what happened to Kazaa… It was a great ad-free app until it got sold. We all know what happened afterwards.
Don’t get me wrong, I love Skype as much as you do, but I think we should give other projects a chance, and keep an eye on them.
September 1st, 2005 at 3:01 pm
i’m certainly keeping an eye on other apps, but i’d hoped that the skype wouldn’t be one of your average sell outs..!