"alexd" <look@my.sig> wrote in message
news:1447055.C4dDDJs51i@ale.cx
> Paul B wrote:
>
> > OK, Philips are going to launch a Skype &
> > landline DECT phone this Xmas (running Linux for those
> > that are interested) who's base station plugs into an
> > Ethernet port, phoneline & acts as a server.
> > http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS8449749058.html
> > If the premium over a std Philips DECT phone isn't too
> > high (I've had good use from my Philips Onis system,
> > now over 6yrs old), I maybe tempted but I take the
> > point regarding hardware costs to access a 'free'
> > service.
>
> The aforementioned phone will be a lot cheaper than
> buying a PC to run Skype on! But then again, who's got
> broadband and no PC?

Me, if I go somewhere and just take a Sipura 1001 with me and not my
laptop..! I stayed with a friend once and used my 1001 to make calls, I
used his PC to tweak the configuration when I plugged it in to the router
but I don't think he'd have been too keen on me installing Skype on it..!

Ivor