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Re: [LUG] Skype on Linux

 

On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 11:42:47PM +0100, Eion MacDonald wrote:
> On 13/04/2010 07:29, tom wrote:

> 2. I use Skype for  calls only with  China, and after email signal all
> calls originate from China to me. Then changed by call back from UK to
> China after short time interval.
> I use 80% of time Windows systems for Skype.
> 
> 3. I am advised from China side that Skype is 'not too secure'.
> It appears quality  changes when on line real time listeners. However if
> no 'key words' then I doubt they bother to decrypt, but I assume others
> can and do when necessary on certain start/end points.
> 
> 4. Skype can also support (for me & China contact) large file size CAD
> drawings which are difficult by email due file size restriction at some
> China side ISPs.
> Albeit some 'remote' china side locations have 40 GB speeds direct to
> offices.

Security is easily available eg ZRTP but it could be tricky explaining it

FWIW just started using www.diamondcard.us and so cannot confirm on
reliability but I do note you can buy Beijing and Shenzen telephone
numbers on it. There seem to be many alternatives (Google for "did
number china")

For one time large file transfers: have a look at droopy and woof. For
more regular large file transfers there are plenty of commercial sites
(yousendit.com is the I have used.


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