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  • Open-source VoIP 'will be bigger than Linux'

    Jon 'Maddog' Hall, the president of open-source organisation Linux International, told the LinuxWorld Expo in London on Wednesday that open-source voice-over-IP (VoIP) will be bigger than Linux.

  • Skype plugs hole in VoIP software

    Peer-to-peer phone company Skype has updated its Internet telephony software, patching a critical flaw in its client for Microsoft Windows-based systems.

  • PGP creator takes on VoIP security

    Phil Zimmermann, who gave free e-mail encryption to the world more than a decade ago in the form of a software called Pretty Good Privacy, is now trying to secure Internet phone calls.

  • Skype flaws open computers to attack

    Skype Technologies updated its popular Skype Internet telephony software on Tuesday to fix a pair of security bugs. The most serious flaw could allow an attacker to commandeer a user's PC.

  • Will VoIP grow faster than Linux?

    Michael Robertson -- founder of MP3.com, Linspire and SIPphone, which specialises in Internet telephony -- has been embroiled in a lot of controversies.

Features and Case Studies (14)

  • Don't fall prey to VoIP abuse

    As VoIP becomes more prevalent, its popularity will undoubtedly attract some unwanted attention -- spammers and phishers looking for their next scheme. Here is a look at some common forms of VoIP abuse, including VoIP spam and caller ID spoofing, and how you can fight back.

  • Internet VPNs: the WAN and the light?

    They promise low-cost connectivity that could make conventional, expensive WANs a thing of the past. But can roll-your-own Internet VPNs really deliver?

  • Is mobile Linux ready for the enterprise?

    Cutting costs by deploying Linux is a well-established strategy on the server and even the desktop, but what effect could it have on the cost of mobile computing?

  • The best VoIP solution is ...

    The world of enterprise IP telephony is varied and complex. Here's our round-up of the major players and what they can bring to your business.

  • Top alternatives to Microsoft Outlook

    If you're using a Microsoft Windows operating system there is also a good chance that you use Office and Outlook as your email client. But is this really a choice?

Reviews (17)

  • First Take: Google Talk

    With an interface that lacks ads but is also short on features, this early Google Talk beta serves Gmail users who want to chat via text or voice.

  • 3CX Phone System for Windows

    By being very easy to configure and manage, the 3CX Phone System for Windows scores well on functionality and is compatible with most SIP handsets, gateways and services. However scalability could be an issue for larger organisations.

  • Samsung OfficeServ 7100

    An impressive set-up well worth the consideration for any small office looking to bring their telephony systems into the 21st century.

  • Voice over IP: Security, stability, success

    If you're thinking about voice over IP, we take a look at the steps involved in getting it set up and what's on offer from four major vendors.

  • Ubuntu 7.04

    Ubuntu is very user-friendly but not right for everyone. Oddly, both casual and advanced users will find this operating system wonderful, while day-to-day users may rail against Ubuntu's incompatibility with certain popular software applications.

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