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Comment on R.I.P. Skype for Asterisk by Skype dejará de ofrecer su servicio en Asterisk en julio, ¿empiezan las consecuencias de la compra por Microsoft? | TecnoApps.net

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:23:42 +0000

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Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:18:24 +0000

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Comment on Three steps to turn off Facebook in Skype 5 by Nikolailmao

Nikolailmao — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:22:00 +0000

go to home on skype and click disconnect from facebook in the ‘gear’ menu on right :)

Comment on Culture shift as Skype moves from Republican eBay to Democratic Microsoft? by Peter Spokes

Peter Spokes — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:47:00 +0000

Microsoft pulled their support for the BSA when it “commended” SOPA. Its official stance on the issue, though, was “no comment”. That is just the most recent example of how Microsoft is studiedly (and wisely) uncontroversial in its politics. I doubt that Skype will suddenly find its political voice any time soon.

I’m prepared to be surprised, though. Skype have made some odd decisions in the past.

Comment on Culture shift as Skype moves from Republican eBay to Democratic Microsoft? by Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:14:00 +0000

“ Had Skype had been thoroughly blended into the eBay buyer and seller experiences, would eBay have sold Skype?”

If Skype had been blended into eBay, would anyone have ever bothered to use it? Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve never found a need for real time voice communication with anyone I’ve ever traded with over eBay.

“Will Skype and Microsoft blend well?”

Better than it blended at eBay. Better than it would have blended had they been bought out by some other equally bizarre purchaser such as a supermarket or a travel agency. If anything, Microsoft is probably the least worst company that could have acquired them.

“What core differences in world view could keep them from partnering well together?”

Skype seems to take cross platform compatibility more seriously than Microsoft tends to. It would be a sad day if “Slync” drops Linux support or non Windows Phone phones

Comment on Christensen leaves a cloudless Skype by Skypeemployee

Skypeemployee — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:42:00 +0000

The failure of the platform strategy, SkypeKit, etc is JC’s failure. He had many years to get it working. His departure is no loss for Skype.

Comment on Should the CWA organize Skype workers? Facebook workers? by Bruno The Canuck

Bruno The Canuck — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:21:00 +0000

Hello kommie,
if you want to kill skype, that’s the best idea.

I was born and raise in Canada, precisely in Quebec, the most socialist province.
And I know the damage of unions.

I left the country at 34 with my wife and my company because of the country highly socialist tendencies.
I wanted freedom of choice.

In US, you do not have a clue of what is it to wait after the government for everything.
In Montreal, if you go to an hospital, you can wait in the emergency room for more than 36 hours.
So much people dies in waiting list or because of poor services.
ALL BECAUSE OF THE STATE AND UNIONS OF DOCTORS AND NURSES!

Comment on Aliases: A Thing I Really Want from Skype for Business by Cat121

Cat121 — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:04:00 +0000

Need too !

Comment on Could Skype and other social connections increase travel instead of displacing it? by sales

sales — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:04:00 +0000

We use Skype for our call center because it is cheaper than using local LAN lines. Skype has integrated the ability to communicate over the internet for free as long as you have a connection. I am not sure by the titles of increasing travel?

http://theheadsetshop.com/wireless-office-headsets-c-3.html

Comment on Google Chrome browser (Dev release) now has Skype-like plumbing by James Leonard

James Leonard — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Yes, with this developers building realtime IM, voice and video into web apps and browser plug-ins will be possible.

Comment on Could Skype and other social connections increase travel instead of displacing it? by KC Jones

KC Jones — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

As a California based Skype employee who is currently (and frequently) traveling 10 time zones to be with my Estonian colleagues, I agree with you. Working cross borders requires occasional face to face, so travel needs change. Less commuting, more telecommuting, and more distant travels. At the same time I leverage business travel to visit distant friends that I keep up with on Skype and FB. As the world gets smaller thanks to the social web, I want to travel more, not less.

Comment on Google Chrome browser (Dev release) now has Skype-like plumbing by Surveillance System

Surveillance System — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Google is simply amazing always innovating

Comment on Google Chrome browser (Dev release) now has Skype-like plumbing by WebRTC Could Improve Empathy in Social Media

WebRTC Could Improve Empathy in Social Media — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:46:38 +0000

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Comment on You know cyberspace is better than sex when… by Eddie Castelli

Eddie Castelli — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:22:00 +0000

In the running world (some call it Community) we have a saying that “Running is better than sex!”. But reading your list of online activities makes me think that modern species are going through life by ONLY thinking of sex. I am running One time a day and that does it for that day. If I would think of running (or sex) all day long I would have no time to finish my daily dose of work. So does it at least sound. Without knowing the study you mentioned I am disputing the accuracy of it and even pretend that the results are med to serve a hidden agenda – e.g. change of peoples mind, power etc. Anyway Phil I like the article and it makes me think of life and hopefully my reflections to it got a new kick.

I need to Run now …

Comment on Google Chrome browser (Dev release) now has Skype-like plumbing by free calls to pakistan

free calls to pakistan — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:39:00 +0000

thats amazing i would definitely try it

Comment on A Yom Kippur social media drash: With Skype you won’t get a minyan by Dan

Dan — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:24:00 +0000

Hello:

I’m collecting a few quotes from your own post and can clearly rationalize that according to the Halacha, a Skyped minyan may count very well.

1. LAW:
“The Code of Jewish Law [Orach Chayim 55] says:
14] If a person is standing outside the synagogue and there is a window, even if it is several stories high and smaller than four cubits [six feet] wide, if he shows his face (in the window) he may be counted.”
So, for the purpose of minyan, one may be outside and still count, as long as there is a “spiritual connection.”

2. PHYSICAL PRESENCE:
There are many synagogues dispersed out there in the world, where the facility is big but there is barely or no minyan. And when there is, the individuals sit several rows from each other, making their “physical presence feel distinct.” And at the end of the service, many go about their individual way without even saying bye. So, accurately speaking, the “elbow-rubbing fellowship” is not exactly what counts for the purpose of the minyan.

3. SPIRITUAL INTENTION – KAVANAH:
Sometimes one or more participant(s) in a minyan may be “physically present,” but unfortunately, for some reason may not have the full Kavanah, which makes the “physical presence” completely useless.

4. SPIRITUAL CONNECTION:
For the purpose of minyan, “the collection of souls in one place brings the light of G-d’s spirit on that place.” Since undeniably G-d’s spirit is everywhere, that “place” does not have to be a “physical place,” it can clearly be a “spiritual place” with “spiritual intention – kavanah” that enables the “spiritual connection” with G-d.

5. SPIRITUAL PRESENCE:
Therefore, a Skype window can impart the power to restore the spiritual connection with one condition:
The participants on both sides must be “spiritually present” in the same Tfila with full Kavanah.

6. LOGICAL AND TIMELESS:
Judaism survived for so long under the worst conditions only because it is logical and timeless. So, let’s give Judaism the full respect it deserves and continue keeping it logical and timeless.

Many thanks for enabling the possibility to exchange ideas.

G-d bless and protect you, amen!

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Comment on Skype is boring by Niblettes

Niblettes — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:05:00 +0000

Skype’s product is fine for friends and families to keep in touch for free. Its fine for small distributed teams to quickly touch base once in a while — all the stuff the free service is fine for. But its horrible call quality, dreadful audio lag, miserable screen share making it embarrassing and impossible for use for any serious work — all the stuff they want you to pay for.

I know this because I’ve wasted a few dollars on their “premium” services. I won’t repeat that mistake.

What are these 1,000 employees doing anyway?

Comment on Skype is boring by CES 2012

CES 2012 — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:45:49 +0000

[...] this year. I was expecting Microsoft to announce an Xbox/Kinect client for Skype – but nothing. Skype really has become boring. There were plenty of announcements, but Google, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft were all pretty quiet [...]

Comment on Skype is boring by CES 2012 | TalkingPointz

CES 2012 | TalkingPointz — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:39:56 +0000

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Comment on Skype lied: iSkype 3G breaks "Skype-to-Skype calls will be free" promise by Skype zoekt nog meer bronnen voor inkomsten: bellen via 3G » ICT & Onderwijs BLOG

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:42:09 +0000

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Comment on Three steps to turn off Facebook in Skype 5 by Mayorista de Juguetes

Mayorista de Juguetes — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:32:00 +0000

thanks a lot for sahre this tip….now my skype run very vye fast!!!
all the best…

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Comment on Skype’s GroupMe drops mobile voice chat, saying group text enough by Евгения Сагитова

Евгения Сагитова — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:33:00 +0000

as for me, i always record skype calls using this tool http://www.imcapture.com/IMCapture_for_Skype/, but thanx for info)

Comment on RIM Demonstrates Ongoing Support for Older BlackBerries by Piper Nunnery

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Comment on Three steps to turn off Facebook in Skype 5 by best smartphone

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Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:28:03 +0000

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Comment on Skype grows to 20% of all international minutes called in 2010 by Skyping Along - Corporate Blog - Dialogic Exchange Network

Skyping Along - Corporate Blog - Dialogic Exchange Network — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:59:05 +0000

[...] Skype was doing about 13% of all International minutes. One year ago, Skype was doing about 20% of all International minutes. We should find out soon what the research analysts think Skype's percent of 2011 [...]