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Default Ok, go ahead and laugh!! - 05-26-2004, 08:33 PM

I have a n00b question. I would like to talk to someone in another state (US here) from my computer. What free prog will enable me to do that? I used to use "Dialpad" but they charge now.

Does IRC or some shit like that work that kinda way?...and if so, does the other person need that prog too?

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Default 05-26-2004, 08:36 PM

you can do that with anyone of the ones you mentioned, msn msgr too.
  
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Default 05-26-2004, 08:41 PM

You use a headset right?
With dialpad, you were able to call someone's house phone from your computer headset. I'm looking for something like that where the other person doesn't even need a computer. If not, what prog do you recommend both users get?


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Default 05-26-2004, 08:44 PM

Oh for calling to a phone? Errra um, i dunno about that one but if you both have computers, the simplest program is msn messenger. http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/ You can use a mic and talk through that or type.
  
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Default 05-26-2004, 08:47 PM

You could use Teamspeak, but both people need it installed on their computer and a headset
  
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Default 05-26-2004, 08:51 PM

[quote="Art Attack":04cb2]You could use Teamspeak, but both people need it installed on their computer and a headset[/quote:04cb2]

I'd use Ventrillo if anything...


At another forum i belong to, someone suggested this Prog [url="http://skype.com/"]http://skype.com/[/url] - its free but i cant tell whether you go straight to a home phone #
  
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Default 05-26-2004, 09:01 PM

a phone?
  
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Default 05-26-2004, 09:08 PM

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a phone?
You misread the original question Maple. I said i "wanted to call someone using THE COMPUTER". Using a phone defeats the whole purpose. Now pay attention laddie !!


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Default 05-26-2004, 09:09 PM

Roger Wilco is easy to use.
  
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Default 05-26-2004, 09:19 PM

roger wilco = shit.
  
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Default 05-26-2004, 09:41 PM

He wants to make FREE LONG-DISTANCE calls using his Internet connection
and Computer. Right, Arkan ?
  
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Default 05-26-2004, 09:51 PM

I know this can be done. I connect phone lines into 'point of sale' networks all the time. If they have more than 3 terminals they need a dedicated line.


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Default 05-26-2004, 11:20 PM

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Default uh - 05-27-2004, 01:05 AM

i use to use a thing called Net2Phone but now it costs money.. it would let you call as long as you want for free.... anywhere in canada and usa.
  
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Default 05-27-2004, 01:42 AM

i often use yahoo messenger - i believe its alot better than msn's voice function - its definately worth a try. only prob is that both machines need yim and a yahoo account (easily obtainable tho) I wouldnt recommend teamspeak as it eats loads of bandwidth and can be quite jumpy at times.
  
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