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Re: Skype asks FCC to open up cellular networks
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:49:25 +0900
Begin forwarded message: From: Jerry Glomph Black <glomph () glomph com> Date: February 27, 2007 8:36:56 AM JST To: David Farber <dave () farber net> Cc: Brad Templeton <btm () templetons com>, ip () v2 listbox com Subject: Re: [IP] Re: Skype asks FCC to open up cellular networks Dave, for IP, if you please:I'm not finding this discussion 'nasty', I think people are being clear and direct.
One aspect which has not been brought up is the fact that Skype is pleading for open access to others' infrastructure, while being a closed commercial system in itself.
The only way to get calls into or out of Skype is by using either their own client, or licensed (i.e. mfrs. who pay Skype) clients. No interactivity with other SIP/VoIP clients or services are allowed.
Thus, besides the completely valid arguments about their parasitic use of others' bandwidth, their own prejudicial closed meta-network stance makes Skype's hollow pleas an exemplary case of the pot calling the kettle black.
JGB _________________________________________
From: Brett Glass <brett () lariat net> Date: February 27, 2007 12:47:09 AM JST Subject: Re: [IP] Re: Skype asks FCC to open up cellular networks Bottom line: the problem with Skype is that it robs bandwidth without the consent of the ISP or the knowing consent of the user.
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