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An '''open source alternative to Skype is Project Gizmo''', at http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/07/05/project_gizmo_voip/ | An '''open source alternative to Skype is Project Gizmo''', at http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/07/05/project_gizmo_voip/ | ||
“Whereas Skype has selectively licensed usage of an API that offers limited insight into a closed protocol, a closed ecosystem solely controlled by one organization, the SIP protocol is open. Free open-source proxy/server implementations are sprouting up, and many developers are actively working on SIP clients. The Gizmo Project is the first to bring a truly-usable, user-friendly, cross-platform SIP client." | “Whereas Skype has selectively licensed usage of an API that offers limited insight into a closed protocol, a closed ecosystem solely controlled by one organization, the SIP protocol is open. Free open-source proxy/server implementations are sprouting up, and many developers are actively working on SIP clients. The Gizmo Project is the first to bring a truly-usable, user-friendly, cross-platform SIP client." | ||
=More Information= | |||
[[Open Wengo]] is another [[Open Source Telephony]] project. | |||
See the entry on [[Internet Telephony]] | |||
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[[Category:Resources]] | [[Category:Resources]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:07, 2 October 2006
An open source alternative to Skype is Project Gizmo, at http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/07/05/project_gizmo_voip/
“Whereas Skype has selectively licensed usage of an API that offers limited insight into a closed protocol, a closed ecosystem solely controlled by one organization, the SIP protocol is open. Free open-source proxy/server implementations are sprouting up, and many developers are actively working on SIP clients. The Gizmo Project is the first to bring a truly-usable, user-friendly, cross-platform SIP client."
More Information
Open Wengo is another Open Source Telephony project.
See the entry on Internet Telephony