Google Voice - are there any alternatives to Skype?

Question

As some of you already know I am / was a big fan of Skype but not of Microsoft.

Now MS has bought Skype.

I had a look for info on Google Voice (see below)

google voice

It would seem that it does not provide the same global service that Skype does.

This is a shame because we have the chance of letting Ms know what we think of their business practices by finding an alternative to Skype.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Answer 1

Ehrm... Microsoft Messenger?

Ha Ha - ian-hill, May 10, 2011

Not what I had in mind Gekko :) - ian-hill, May 10, 2011

Answer 2

Ekiga Softphone. It comes on your Linux install. Which is free. Ubuntu released a new version, 11.4 Natty Narwhal, but I still use 10.10 Maverick Meerkat. Quite free and about 20 years ahead of Microsoft in terms of usability. 2 months and not one crash, with MS I crashed at least once a day.

Gracias

Answer 3

It matters to me because I now detest their business practices. It did not always feel this way.

Answer 4

How does it matter whether Microsoft bought it ot not.. They have announced they are not gonna remove support from other platforms

It matters to me because I now detest their business practices. It did not always feel this way. - ian-hill, May 11, 2011

Answer 5

Yahoo messenger is very useful to but Skype is the best by far.