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Newsgroups: comp.sys.acorn.apps
From: Jeremy Brayshaw <jer...@brayshaw.org.uk>
Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:13:43 +0100
Local: Mon 26 Mar 2007 10:13
Subject: Re: Future of Risc OS
Franz Werner wrote: Well, I agree with you when you take web cam images into consideration > Jeremy Brayshaw wrote: > So you may not be able to see a use for a software solution, I can. - but that's a different use to VoIP! >> By definition, VoIP cannot deal with anything other than voice! Maybe, but not until after normal telephone calls die, which I suspect > Then in the long term it will die. will be a very long time yet! >> Skype is a closed protocol, so it can't be developed by anyone but Yes, I agree that such a distinction doesn't really impinge on a users >> Skype themselves. > I'm not bothered as long as it works for what I want to do. point of view. But my point is that it is impossible for anyone to create Skype software for any system, let alone RISC OS, other than Skype themselves. So it's not an issue that any RISC OS developer can possibly solve. >>We already have an MSN client for RISC OS - this Well, actually I can. The MSN client for RISC OS is being actively >> would be the most sensible option to develop for web cam use, but >> that's different to VoIP! > Can you see it happening? developed. I guess it is a case of making a webcam facility a top priority for them - in other words, a lot of demand from users - then throwing money at the problem. If RComp knew there was enough demand for them to make money with this upgrade, I'm sure they would do it. >> As for 'cluttering the desk top with electronic gizmos', my VoIP My guess is that Skype software is free now because they want to build >> adaptor is nobbut a large bulge in the wire - not what I would call >> 'clutter'! > It also cost you twenty quid. The Skype software is free. a large userbase. When everyone is 'hooked' I suspect they will charge for using the service. As no-one else can use their protocols, they will have a captive market. So I would suggest using it whilst it is free, but be prepared to move to another system when they start charging! Maybe I'm wrong (I often am!). But either way, Skype will never be interested in writing a client for RISC OS, and no-one else is able to. > Yes and no. There is a snag. My grandson's mum has a Mac. The MSN We're drifting a bit off a RISC OS topic here, but there are MSN > client for that doesn't appear to do camera either which is why we > went for Skype. clients for MacOS which do make use of a webcam - Microsoft's own version doesn't, but try aMSN, which is the one I use on the Mac. Maybe that could even be ported to RISC OS, as I think it is open-source? Jeremy. -- You must Sign in before you can post messages.
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