Re: VOIP

On 27/09/14 13:21, Peter Sharpen wrote:
> Dear Sirs,
>
> 1.      I wish to have a replacement for Skype, which will no longer
> work on my computer.
> 2.      I will only use Windows XP Service pack 2.
>                  I refuse to install Service pack 3 9which the now-Skype
> requires) because it is designed to be the death-knell of Windows XP.
> 3.      Since the dreaded Microsoft purchased Skype it is, therefore,
> unusable.
> 4.      I do not have (nor will ever have) a mobile/cell phone. They are
> of no use to me.
> 5.      I do not have ANY wi-fi devices (nor ever want them).
> 7.      I have no data regarding any of the 'modern' terminology
> regarding 'apps' 'sms', 'texting' or suchlike.
> 9.       I am not a 'member' of any anti-social network (Facebook,
> Twitter and so on)
>
> All I wish to have is a simple system whereby I can voice and view a
> person of my acquaintance and have a 'chat'.
>
> I require something that is simple to set up and use as purely a method
> of calling some-one and having an audio-visual chat.
>
> If you can supply that, I would be most grateful.

Well, try ekiga, you and the other person(s) and tell us if you are 
satisfied.

-- 
Eugen