Re:GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
by wyclif on Tuesday March 15, 2011 @01:34AM
(#2326162)
There is no incentive for users to switch
...unless you're on Linux.
Re:GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
by jtheory on Tuesday March 15, 2011 @04:52AM
(#2326600)
What's the incentive for Linux users? Philosophical consistency?
Re:GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
by Kliment on Tuesday March 15, 2011 @06:58AM
(#2326845)
Skype on Linux is lagging behind on supported functionality and has a number of program-freezing audio subsystem bugs.
Re:GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
by vedang on Tuesday March 15, 2011 @07:00AM
(#2326852)
skype sucks on linux.
Re:GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
by ciupicri on Tuesday March 15, 2011 @07:00AM
(#2326849)
No 64bit version last time I've checked.
Re:GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
by Peaker on Tuesday March 15, 2011 @08:57AM
(#2327202)
Skype has a horrible interface.
It's Galaxy S Android client doesn't work and the problem hasn't been addressed in many months.
I'll be one of the first to jump ship.
Re:GNU Free Call has been announced (Skype-like software)
by jstedfast on Tuesday March 15, 2011 @12:56PM
(#2328317)
This problem is a bug in the Android kernel on Galaxy S phones, not a bug in Skype. Firefox is broken on Galaxy S for the same reason. Same with most native apps. GNU Telephony won't fare any better.
Firefox is a great alternative to a sucky dominant player (IE). Inkscape is a great alternative to expensive dominant players (graphic software). The problem with this case is that Skype is excellent, free and dominant. There is no incentive for users to switch, other than being open source (which appeals to people like you and me, but the masses don't care)