50th anniversary of Microsoft.
Happy birthday, #Microsoft! I'm so grateful to you for your caring about accessibility, for #Windows, for #Microsoft365, for making my digital life even possible as a blind person. I started from MS-DOS in 1995, so I can say I've been for 30 years with your products.
And although I do complain sometimes (yes, I'm talking about #Teams and killing of #Skype), I wanted to say thank you. Long live Microsoft!
This week in #FDroid (TWIF) is live:
- #afreerdp / #freerdp big update for your #rdp needs
- #DeltaChat & #ArcaneChat message edits & deletes
- Hello new #Fossify Calc, goodbye old Calc
- #Jami welcomes #Skype refugees
+ 7 new apps
+ 231 updates
& 170 archived apps
Scroll by https://f-droid.org/2025/03/27/twif.html
@BlippyTheWonderSlug@ieji.deSince #Skype is soon no more, I'm still looking for a VOIP.
My requirements:
"In" USA
Access from web/app on laptop
Outgoing USA calls only
Pay by PayPal
That's it. I don't need/want a phone number, because I don't need/want people to call me.
I've been paying CAD4.99/month for unlimited calls to USA. (I set up my Skype while living in Canada) I understand rates may be higher these days. No huhu.
None of the ones I half-ass researched can do it for one reason or another.
Any ideas?
heise+ | Ende von Skype: Abos weiternutzen und Rufnummern retten
Microsofts schnell nahendes Ende von Skype im Mai fällt einigen Usern empfindlich auf die Füße. So umgehen Sie mögliche Probleme.
Donnerstag: Microsoft ohne Kontrolle über OpenAI, Nintendo siegt über Filesharer
Wettbewerbsbehörde pro Microsoft + Filesharing-Urteil pro Nintendo + Vodafone pro Einsatzkräfte + Upgrade für MacBook Air + #heiseshow zu MWC, Skype und C&C
Goodbye #Skype, hello #Jami and #XMPP.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/feb/28/microsoft-skype
@Jami @xmpp #im #floss #libresoftware #freesoftware #chat #videocall #communications #p2p #e2e #privacy #security #encryption #software
Skype no more? No problem! Try one of these open source alternatives instead:
Mentre #Microsoft si prepara a deprecare #Skype per maggio, potrebbe essere una buona idea provare alternative #FOSS come #Mumble, #Jitsi e @bigbluebutton per chiamate/videochiamate. Specificamente per Mumble, ho il mio server a mumble://gianmarco.gg aperto 24/7! Feci anche qualche mese fa un video tutorial in italiano riguardo Mumble, link nei commenti!
As #Microsoft prepares to phase out #Skype in May, it might be a good idea to try out #FOSS alternatives such as #Mumble, #Jitsi and @bigbluebutton for voice/video conferencing. Specifically for Mumble, I have my own server at mumble://gianmarco.gg open 24/7!
As #Skype shuts down, its legacy is end-to-end encryption for the masses
https://itsfoss.com/open-source-skype-alternatives/
@itsfoss brings us 7 open-source Skype alternatives
- Jami
- Linphone
- Jitsi Meet Online
- MiroTalk
- Element
- Wire
- Nextcloud Talk
@benzogaga33@mamot.frMicrosoft va fermer la plateforme Skype et invite les utilisateurs à passer à Teams https://www.it-connect.fr/microsoft-va-fermer-la-plateforme-skype-et-invite-les-utilisateurs-a-passer-a-teams/ #Logiciel-OS #Microsoft #Skype #Teams
Om on Skype: "Microsoft now talks about Teams being their focus, showing that even today they haven’t realized what made Skype a cultural, consumer force. Microsoft Teams is a terrible product — and I dread using it. In simplest terms, Teams is a perfect encapsulation of a bureaucratic, archaic, and outdated 50-year-old company that is trying to reinvent itself as an AI leader."
@techhelpkb@mastodon.socialSkype’s encryption was a revolutionary and groundbreaking feature in 2004. Now, more than 20 years later, end-to-end encryption is baked into apps that are used by billions of people. Skype was the first.
#microsoft #skype #encryption
https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/03/as-skype-shuts-down-its-legacy-is-end-to-end-encryption-for-the-masses/
It's Sunday and time for some #PowerWashSimulator and chilled chat with @jae & @jsbilsbrough.
Come join us, we'll be talking about the end of #Skype and more.
Live now over on:
#twitch https://cwir.es/twitch
#YouTube https://youtube.com/live/ZFfawM4t8aM?feature=share
Alternative to Skype? HELP PLEASE!
Can anyone recommend a replacement for Skype for making international calls to a phone line, over the internet? (That service is closing down May 1.)
I use Skype to call the UK to help look after my father-in-law, including sorting problems out with the bank account. Yesterday I was on for 1 hour (and then was cut off), most of that on hold with the bank. I will have to do the same tomorrow. For now I can use Skype at reasonable rates. If I had used my cellphone, it would have cost me $75 plus tax. Using my landline would be even more. This would be the case even using a 0800 number. I can't afford this but basically I will have no option unless I can find another service. The bank will not speak to a third party so I can't ask anyone in the UK to call for me.
Has anyone used Google voice calling international numbers (from Canada)?
Is there some other service? As if there wasn't enough stress in our lives...
