On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 04:40:32 GMT, in alt.internet.wireless , Jeff
Liebermann <jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote:

>On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:45:57 +0000, Mark McIntyre
><markmcintyre@spamcop.net> wrote:
>
>>I don't use skype (ISTR they're not proper voip, they're a proprietary
>>variation on the theme).
>
>Skype is not exactly proprietary.

My issue is that, at least in the UK, skype kit is incompatible with
any other VOIP/SIP provider. So if you buy a skype headset for your
laptop, it won't work with any other service.

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Mark McIntyre