[news.eclipse.technology.ecf] Re: Skype Integration

[Scott Lewis <slewis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Tommy,

Yesterday I downloaded and looked at JSkype, and sent a note to the 
author.  Currently it looks functionally minimal (access to just a small 
part of the Skype API), but obviously it could be enhanced.

I'll also attempt to get the attention of the Skype people directly 
about possible Java API and ECF/Eclipse integration.

But would you (and others) be willing to participate in a sub-project to 
 build a skype provider for ECF and an associated Eclipse client?  If 
so, please let me know.

Thanks,

Scott


Skype authorTommy wrote:
> Hi Scott,
>
> Great! Maybe it makes sense to contact Skype directly, since they might 
> even be interested in being more involved in the Eclipse community.
> Would be interesting to hear their position on that.
>
> Tommy
>
> Scott Lewis wrote:
>
> > Hi Tommy,
> >
> > Excellent point...it's not lost on me, believe me.
> >
> > I'll immediately take a look at the java binding...I didn't realize 
> > there was one from perusing Skype's dev materials.
> >
> > Would you (Tommy) or others on this list be interested in doing some 
> > development on this?  Please let us know!
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Scott
> >
> >
> > Tommy wrote:
> >
> > > Hi!
> > >
> > > I know Skype is not an open standard, but maybe the protocol could be 
> > > leveraged for your VOIP and chat functionality.
> > >
> > > Would be cool because the voice transmission is really very good.
> > >
> > > There is a Java binding: http://www.lamot.net/jskype/
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > -Thomas