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The Gizmo Project takes on Skype
The Gizmo Project is a new VoIP/internet telephone offering which promises point, click and talk simplicity with the familiar look and feel of your favorite instant messenger.Available now for Mac and PC, with a Linux client on the way next month, the Gizmo Project does pretty much everything Skype does, with a few more features added for good measure. You get free calls to all Gizmo users, free voicemail and conference calling, and a nice selection of inexpensive add-ons that enable you to make and receive calls from any mobile phone or landline.
I find that I actually use Skype far less than I thought I would, but I plan to take Gizmo for a spin tonight and see how it really compares. If any of you have used it already, please share your thoughts!
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J said 11:49AM on 7-05-2005
Hey Laurie,
Welcome back!
We missed you!!
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beya said 11:56AM on 7-05-2005
I have been using Gizmo now for a few days and have completely stopped using Skype. The winning factor of Gizmo over Skpe for me is the implementation of SIP. With this, after configuring an adapter, I can still receive/make calls while my computer is switched off. just by pluging my existing landline phone into the adapter. This is not posssible with skype.
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Jeff said 1:34PM on 7-05-2005
beya,
What kind of adapter are you using?
thx.
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