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Tox! Hackers Build a Skype That’s Not Controlled by Microsoft

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All tho I am glad that a version of Skype is out in the wild and free of Microsofts prying eyes I am also very cautious about using this too.

Is this enough to bring you back to Skype? What are you guys using as an alternative? 

 

Source: http://www.wired.com/2014/09/tox/

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http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/151716-possible-skype-alternative-tox/

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/186581-tox-a-free-simple-opensource-peer-to-peer-encrypted-instant-messaging-and-video-calling-software/

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All tho I am glad that a version of Skype is out in the wild and free of Microsofts prying eyes I am also very cautious about using this too.

Is this enough to bring you back to Skype? What are you guys using as an alternative? 

 

Source: http://www.wired.com/2014/09/tox/

Old news: And yes I use Tox quite often. and damn dude you made a hell of sensationalist title... It was mostly made by people on /b/ 

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