Are there any applications similar to Skype that are supported on Windows, MAC, and Linux? I'm actually just interested in the computer to computer VOIP. I'm trying to switch over from Windows to Linux and Skype for Linux is not working well enough at this point. Thanks

There is the wengo project, which works quite well on linux...
Of course PC to PC calls are free, there is a webcam support on windows, not on linux yet...
There is a skype out and skype in like service... and if you subscribe before december 15th you get 3€ of free outgoing calls.

http://www.openwengo.com

[quote=leones68]Are there any applications similar to Skype that are supported on Windows, MAC, and Linux? I'm actually just interested in the computer to computer VOIP. I'm trying to switch over from Windows to Linux and Skype for Linux is not working well enough at this point. Thanks[/quote]

Muppet, where are you? You missed an oppurtunity to sing the joy's of SIP!

Hmm, muppet must be out. This a little unusual. In any event, here's what he would say:

http://www.gizmoproject.com/

Just for the record, I like Gizmo too, I just think Skype has a better product at a better price.

[quote=duckhead92]Hmm, muppet must be out. This a little unusual. In any event, here's what he would say:

http://www.gizmoproject.com/

Just for the record, I like Gizmo too, I just think Skype has a better product at a better price.[/quote]

I second that. Since they are both free for PC2PC, they cost the same. For SkypeIn/SkypeOut vs the equivalent on Gizmo I can not comment, as I do not use either.

Greetings Everyone:

I've just downloaded the Wengo software and did a call test.

The sound seems clear and excellent.

I haven't put the program through a real test yet, but with the video feature, looks like Skype better do something fast.

If either Skype or Wengo can develop a program with video feature for
PDA's , then this will truely be the talk of 2005.

Has anyone else tested Wengo, what are your comments about this program.

Regards Robert

[quote=leones68]Are there any applications similar to Skype that are supported on Windows, MAC, and Linux? I'm actually just interested in the computer to computer VOIP. I'm trying to switch over from Windows to Linux and Skype for Linux is not working well enough at this point. Thanks[/quote]

Seems nobody so far has tried to address your question.

There may be some SIP-based systems where you may
communicate between linux and windows systems where
one gets a sip address. I can for example call sip-phones
from linphone and kphone.

I have used Skype under linux for about 1.5 years.
It seems to function very well for me (Fedora and Suse)
alsofor talking linux <-> windows. Took me about
one minute to install Skype and make my first call :-)

So what is your problem with Skype under linux ?

[quote=leones68]Are there any applications similar to Skype that are supported on Windows, MAC, and Linux? I'm actually just interested in the computer to computer VOIP. I'm trying to switch over from Windows to Linux and Skype for Linux is not working well enough at this point. Thanks[/quote]

Check out http://www.marratechfree.com for the free web conferencing software. It works with cross platform (OS X, Linux and Windows) and makes it much easier to have a video/audio conference with multiple users at the same time.

I think the full version supports SIP which enables you to make calls to regular phones.

[quote=johnau]

Check out http://www.marratechfree.com for the free web conferencing software. It works with cross platform (OS X, Linux and Windows) and makes it much easier to have a video/audio conference with multiple users at the same time.

I think the full version supports SIP which enables you to make calls to regular phones.[/quote]

It seems you have to set up a server to make it function.
Will your grandmother do this ?

And have you tried it ? In case, for example how long time did
you spend to make your first conference including a person from
far-away country (on a regular phone)?

Anyway, nice to know about....

[quote=drkorsnes][quote=johnau]

Check out http://www.marratechfree.com for the free web conferencing software. It works with cross platform (OS X, Linux and Windows) and makes it much easier to have a video/audio conference with multiple users at the same time.

I think the full version supports SIP which enables you to make calls to regular phones.[/quote]

It seems you have to set up a server to make it function.
Will your grandmother do this ?

And have you tried it ? In case, for example how long time did
you spend to make your first conference including a person from
far-away country (on a regular phone)?

Anyway, nice to know about....[/quote]

You can start your own free server that your grandmother and cousins can connect to. It uses the bandwidth much more efficient then Skype (Kaazaa was inefficient too).

SIP works great.

Talking about alternatives.

someone can tell us anything about this one ?? DAMAKA !!!

http://www.damaka.com/index.htm

hilario.

damaka does look interesting, but I'm reluctant to get involved with a product that does not have a discussion forum and I did not see anyway on the website to contact the company.

[quote=hilariof]Talking about alternatives.

someone can tell us anything about this one ?? DAMAKA !!!

http://www.damaka.com/index.htm

hilario.[/quote]

I think you are off topic.

The question was alternatives under linux and MAC.

Seems there are not many alternatives....

isn't there MSN messenger for Mac and Linux?

muhahahah :?

[quote=drkorsnes][quote=leones68]Are there any applications similar to Skype that are supported on Windows, MAC, and Linux? I'm actually just interested in the computer to computer VOIP. I'm trying to switch over from Windows to Linux and Skype for Linux is not working well enough at this point. Thanks[/quote]

Seems nobody so far has tried to address your question.

There may be some SIP-based systems where you may
communicate between linux and windows systems where
one gets a sip address. I can for example call sip-phones
from linphone and kphone.

I have used Skype under linux for about 1.5 years.
It seems to function very well for me (Fedora and Suse)
alsofor talking linux <-> windows. Took me about
one minute to install Skype and make my first call :-)

So what is your problem with Skype under linux ?[/quote]



Sorry, have been away...
The problem w/Skype Linux (Mandrake 10.2) is the impossibility of my usb headset to work. Also, the status of my contacts is wrong often, and unlike the windows version, sending a brief IM doesn't fix it. Also dissapointed w/the features not (yet?) supported : call transfer, 3rd party (free) VM, video.
PS to muppetmaster : Gizmo only works w/ certain Linux distros.

Thanks for all of your feedback, Frank