Skype was back, but their excuse sucks.
Skype was down some days ago, now it's back, but what their excuse really sucks:
The disruption was triggered by a massive restart of our users’ computers across the globe within a very short timeframe as they re-booted after receiving a routine set of patches through Windows Update.
It's because Windows update?! Skype's P2P network stability relays on Microsoft Windows Update?! What an excuse !!!
Here is what they explained more technically:
The high number of restarts affected Skype’s network resources. This caused a flood of log-in requests, which, combined with the lack of peer-to-peer network resources, prompted a chain reaction that had a critical impact.
Well, it's reasonable, however it still means Skype have a weak design in stability and redundency which is really critical for a telecommunication carrier. Even though, unfortunately, they are still feeling so "proud"...
We are very proud that over the four years of its operation, Skype has provided a technically resilient communications tool to millions of people worldwide.
Well, this world have plenty of choices, this is not 3 years ago...now GIPS codec are widely used by most of VoIP softwares, and there is no secret about how to make AEC better and "so called P2P voip" network. Maybe GizmoProject is a better choice:
Gizmo is a Free Phone for Your Computer
That makes calling as easy as instant messaging
Gizmo Project is an internet telephone, that is as simple as instant messaging
Why use Gizmo?
- It’s FREE!
- FREE call's to any Gizmo Project, Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk, or Windows Live user
- Chat with AIM and MSN buddies
- Free Voicemail and Conference calling.
- Super clear call quality
- Inexpensive add-ons that let you make and receive calls from any mobile phone or landline
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