Indologists can use new VoIP technology to save on communication costs

[Michael Witzel]

Good point!

Those using Macs: try  skype:
http://www.skype.com/products/

It works on all systems (windows etc.)

Not only (free)  comp. to comp. talk, but also:
from your comp. to telephone numbers in most countries.

In that case it costs you 1 US cent per minute  (put in $10, on your 
credit card, to start with)
Obviously useful to talk to your old relatives &  colleagues who do not 
use a computer or are away form online services, in the field...

It works fine.  Also conference calls.

(For those who want to talk to me: write, and I will give you my skype 
online name.)

MW>

On Feb 21, 2005, at 7:03 AM, Sudalaimuthu Palaniappan wrote:

> Dear Indologists,
>
> If you need to talk to Indologists in different countries to plan a
> conference or discuss an article, you may be interested in the 
> following new technology
> to communicate with colleagues located all over the world with 
> virtually no
> cost.
>
> damaka Personal Softswitch™ is available for free download at
> www.damaka.com/download.htm.
>
> The current product is in beta version and supports IM, free pc-to-pc 
> secure
> VoIP calls (upto two lines) with Call Hold, Call Waiting and Music 
> On-hold
> features. damaka has plans to release enhanced features in the next two
> quarters.
>
> You need to have Windows 2000 or XP operating system. It seems the 
> version
> for Windows98 will be available shortly. Obviously, both parties 
> communicating
> must have downloaded the software.
>
> Regards
> S. Palaniappan
>
>
Michael Witzel
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