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hasufell <hasufell@g.o> wrote: |
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> Martin Vaeth: |
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>> hasufell <hasufell@g.o> wrote: |
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>>> On 08/30/2014 02:35 PM, J. Roeleveld wrote: |
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>>>> For net-im/skype, |
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>>> Screw skype. |
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>> Please don't. Not all communication partners are linux users. |
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> Tox is multiplatform. |
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Perhaps some day in the future. The current state is disenchanting: |
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Practically nothing on Android or on iOS (no audio, |
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not to speak about video; it is unclear whether there ever will be). |
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I don't have windows, but I would be surprised if installation |
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is already simple for a casual user. |
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> This has nothing to do with specialists. Tox is configuration-free. |
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When it is working some day in the future. Currently, |
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it is just not working for non-specialists. As mentioned: |
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>> So far, I was not even able to exchange any messages at all. |
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I had just tried again a few days ago with the newest clients |
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on linux and android. |
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> And sure, it's pre-alpha as indicated in my previous mail. |
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That's the point. When tox is finished and working on all |
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platforms and easily usable and installable for non-experts, |
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it might some day become a possible alternative for skype. |
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I am looking forward for that day. |
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However, until that day is reached, please do not think about |
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removing skype from the portage tree. |