Can someone explain Voice over IP Chat to me?
Question by Rhythmn is my life: Can someone explain Voice over IP Chat to me?
I have a friend who wants to get me on it. What is it, exactly, and how do I do it?
Best answer:
Answer by David D
You speak into a microphone. Your computer converts the sound into a digital signal and sends it over a network to another client. It is then converted back into audio for the other person to listen to.
Its basically like a telephone, but using the Internet instead of the normal phone network.
How you do it depends on which VoIP system you use, which has to be compatible with your friends. Ask them how to set it up – they know what software they are using and already have it running at their end.
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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a new way of communicating verbally using your broadband internet connection. It normally requires three things.
1. A Broadband Internet Connection (DSL or Cable)
2. Communication Equipment (Headphone & Mic will do)
3. VoIP Service (like Skype)
Once you have those you just dial up and go. Skype is free when you talk to other Skype users but costs a nominal fee when calling landline numbers. Check out the link below for some info about Skype and VoIP.