My son, who lives about 400 miles away, has suggested that I install 
"teamspeak" to allow Internet VoIP communications.

        http://www.goteamspeak.com/

It looks good*, BUT has it got wany of the nasty habits of Skype or is 
it a good citizen?



        Russell.

* Actually, it looks utterly fantastic. I'd be most interested in 
using it in a number of roles if it is free of Skype type hidden 
nasties.

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