Via Dan York, we find a post on http://skype-open-source.blogspot.com/: Skype protocol reverse engineered, source available for download UPDATE: Here’s the Github page for it: https://github.com/skypeopensource/skypeopensource/downloads
Tag: skype
Hands on with SipToSis SIP / Skype gateway
I’ve known about SipToSis for quite a while but I’ve never worked up the energy to experiment with it. I finally thought it was about time to do so. When I first considered all the moving pieces to getting it working, I…
As Stuart notes, Skype iPhone multitasking is borked
Being able to have Skype on the iPhone run in the background is cool. However, as Stuart notes in his post Skype iPhone Multitasking Not Ready for Prime Time, there are problems in practice. The biggest problem is your battery.…
Skype grossly over hyped, even with the Verizon deal
Ok, short and sweet here. The recent hype about Skype, and in particular surrounding the Verizon deal has been blown WAY out of proportion, IMHO. It’s time to set perspective here. First, Skype was supposed to have killed off traditional…
Vonage World versus Skype Unlimited World
Below is a run down of what’s different between the Skype “Unlimited World” plan compared to the new “Vonage World” plan. Country Skype Unlimitied World Andorra N/A Bahamas* N/A Bahrain N/A Brazil N/A Brunei* N/A Cyprus N/A Dominican Republic N/A…
Wishlist for hypothetical replacement P2P Skype core
SkypeJournal speaks about the JoltID conflict. The post has lot a lot of good analysis of the legal battle and I encourage you to read the original post. Phil also suggests it’s an opportunity for a new P2P core for…
Rejected by Skype
I didn’t make the grade. They’re not going to let me play with “Skype for SIP”. I guess I’ll find a way to make it through another day, somehow.
Skype for iPhone challenged by limitations
Apple’s decision to not allow “background” apps and AT&T’s decison to not allow voice calls over their network, severely limit the utility of Skype’s iPhone application. No calls unless you can get Wifi. In general, incoming calls are impractical, even…
Amen to Michael Robertson in note to Skype
Andy refers us to a letter Michael Robertson (CEO of Gizmo) sent to Chris Libertelli at Skype. In part, it says: [in regards to Skype demanding that wireless companies open their networks], Skype’s actions do not mirror their words to…
Skype’s future
The Financial Times has stirred up the blogs with their story regarding statements by Ebay CEO John Donahoe hinting that Skype may be sold off if they can’t find “synergies”. Gigaom suggests that a divestment is the right thing to…
