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SPman
11th August 2005, 20:46
Anyone out there use Skype?
Have got it installed and have been trying to talk to someone overseas who has also installed it - but - cant quite get it to work.Ran the test this end - seems OK All the mic settings etc are ok and I beleive the person at the other end has done likewise. Do you need DSL or similar (we're both currently dial up - although Im in the process of changing) Or what. Have heard of a couple of people that use it with no probs . . .so - any clues, people?
enigma51
11th August 2005, 20:50
Anyone out there use Skype?
Have got it installed and have been trying to talk to someone overseas who has also installed it - but - cant quite get it to work.Ran the test this end - seems OK All the mic settings etc are ok and I beleive the person at the other end has done likewise. Do you need DSL or similar (we're both currently dial up - although Im in the process of changing) Or what. Have heard of a couple of people that use it with no probs . . .so - any clues, people?

We have skype and yes dialup is too slow. We have woosh and thats fast enough but both party's have to have a fast connection
zadok
10th October 2005, 22:27
We have skype and yes dialup is too slow. We have woosh and thats fast enough but both party's have to have a fast connection
I'm reliably informed that only one party need have broadband for a clear reception.
I'm still waiting for others to sign up. It is brilliant. GET YOUR BUMS INTO TO GEAR!
I've only got bdmarge, digless & zed (not spoken yet!) on mine so far.
My user name is zadok_oz (Marty F)
Darlios
11th October 2005, 14:14
Have it installed at home. Had no probs so far (funny annoying ppl in china who speak little/no english with it...)

Everyone on mine had dsl though, so i dont know about 56k. Although i had used similar programs on 56k without any hassle...
Biff
11th October 2005, 15:43
Skype addict here - I use WigiWigi (http://wigiwigi.com/) with it - web conferecning software.

Do a search buddy - there's loads on info on here re' Skype.
speights_bud
11th October 2005, 20:13
Have used Skype before, but only on Jetstream, through a router and wireless, same as the person at the other end (they were at a different location). Worked really well but i find dial up is just way to slow.