hasufell <hasuf...@gentoo.org> wrote: > Martin Vaeth: >> hasufell <hasuf...@gentoo.org> wrote: >>> On 08/30/2014 02:35 PM, J. Roeleveld wrote: >>>> >>>> For net-im/skype, >>> >>> Screw skype. >> >> Please don't. Not all communication partners are linux users. > > Tox is multiplatform.
Perhaps some day in the future. The current state is disenchanting: Practically nothing on Android or on iOS (no audio, not to speak about video; it is unclear whether there ever will be). I don't have windows, but I would be surprised if installation is already simple for a casual user. > This has nothing to do with specialists. Tox is configuration-free. When it is working some day in the future. Currently, it is just not working for non-specialists. As mentioned: >> So far, I was not even able to exchange any messages at all. I had just tried again a few days ago with the newest clients on linux and android. > And sure, it's pre-alpha as indicated in my previous mail. That's the point. When tox is finished and working on all platforms and easily usable and installable for non-experts, it might some day become a possible alternative for skype. I am looking forward for that day. However, until that day is reached, please do not think about removing skype from the portage tree.
