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by robyn on December 31, 2005
Here's that podcast I promised with Jeremy Hague. I interviewed him for another blog of mine, but since Skylook is an integration with Skype, I thought you all might be interested. Enjoy.......
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by robyn on December 29, 2005
Whether you are eagerly anticipating the MSN Messenger Live beta or not watch out for the virus that masquerades as it: The virus, which F-Secure calls Virkel.F, comes as a file called...
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by robyn on December 29, 2005
There's not really much to say on this that hasn't already been said on the general details on this story. (rather ironic to be giving you a google news search, huh?) However, I want you to...
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by robyn on December 29, 2005
Microsoft has tapped Japan's SoftBank to provide the VoIP services they plan to offer to business clients in Q2 of 2006. The big M has not been shy with their plans to tap into the business VoIP...
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by robyn on December 28, 2005
Jeremy Hague of Skylook: In the Skype 2.0 beta, Skype's free Outlook Toolbar is being pushed in a big way. I believe that this will spread the idea amongst Skype users that Skype and Outlook work...
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by robyn on December 28, 2005
I'm having a hard time differentiating between the normal bs of the whole 2.0-ish way the blogosphere is talking as of late. I want to put on paper (err... e-paper) what VoIP 2.0 is. I'd...
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I know some of you may already know this, but IPDrum helps you make your Skype calls from your mobile. It's a little tricky: IPdrum's Mobile Skype Cable requires two handsets, one which...
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by robyn on December 27, 2005
O'Reilly now has a Skype Hacks book. The book contains rudimentary skills up to the more advance, automated hacks (the chapter of the book I'm most interested in). Looks like another great...
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Filed in archive by robyn on December 25, 2005
This article is a must-read for any of you who aren't total VoIP freaks. I know at least one person reading this is a VoIP novice... Getting Started With VoIP......
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by robyn on December 24, 2005
The Gizmo project, a great alternative to Skype (if you need one) is now offering IM through Google Talk, according to Om Malik. This is big news. When I do podcasts with just one other person, we use...
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by robyn on December 22, 2005
VocalTec Stock is On Fire - Why??? - John Arnold Vonage Explains $250M VC Round - Mark Evans Is Power-Line Broadband Finally Here? - Mark Evans Gatespeed Joins SkyWeb Alliance - Phoneplusmag NTIA...
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by robyn on December 22, 2005
VoIP providers have to keep the call records for their customers says EU. The move is contentious, but possible necessary. However, they are also making them keep up with the missed calls: Tracking...
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by robyn on December 21, 2005
I remember back when Google Talk came out, long months ago, it was so excitedly championed. I stayed up late to talk to random geeks I met through Digg and the g-talk future looked very, very sweet....
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by robyn on December 18, 2005
Om has an article on Vonage bringing in more money, while they were purportedly gearing up for an IPO. With this round of financing the company has raised a whopping $658 million from private...
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by robyn on December 17, 2005
Since it's 1997 founding, Iperia has garnered around $29M in funding. This most recent round of VC comes from Friedli Corporate Finance of Switzerland. Thanks TJ.......
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by robyn on December 16, 2005
I'll have to say, this is the most, um, interesting use of VoIP tech yet. You really have to see it to believe it. This enterprising young lady, Christine Marie, aka Mrs. Gingerbread, a former K...
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by robyn on December 15, 2005
Just when you thought there was one sure way to avoid those ridiculous taxes landline users pay, this news comes out of nowhere: The policy at issue is the thorny question of which phone service...
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by robyn on December 15, 2005
They are confident that all of their customers can now call 911 and their location will appear for 911 operators. If not, the call will be routed through the traditional 911 channels or will be...
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Filed in archive by robyn on December 13, 2005
Vonage will give us the lowdown on their WiFi phone today. This is pretty big news for some, but meh for others. Pros: Duh... WiFi phone. VoIP phone at home can go with you to your office or...
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by robyn on December 13, 2005
Microsoft Windows Live Messenger began beta testing today. Look for voip capabilities and folder sharing. If you like backpackit, you'll dig folder sharing. Wonder if it will be a single file...
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