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Title: Tox: Encrypted Instant Messaging
Post by: bluebit on December 17, 2014, 03:40:51 am

What do you guys think of Tox? I'm not sure if I should download it, it looks to be open source and a good alternative to skype. Anyone use it?

https://tox.im/

Title: Re: Tox: Encrypted Instant Messaging
Post by: cass on December 17, 2014, 08:37:16 am

I've looked over yesterday but not tested...

Title: Re: Tox: Encrypted Instant Messaging
Post by: drekrob on December 17, 2014, 09:37:24 am

I tested it a few weeks ago. I liked it very much. Neat interface, 17mb memory footprint if you use uTox and good voice quality. The software is in early stages though and i think one will have to wait some more time for it being really usable. The basic features seem to work all right, but stuff like receiving friend requests when you are offline etc seem to require quite some work. Also skype is still unbeaten in filtering out any feedback loops if you are using speakers instead of a headphone.