On Thu 02 May 2013 at 19:25:57 +0100, Nuno Magalhães wrote: > Since you didn't clarify what you mean by "alternative to Skype", i'll > go with XMPP. It is the OP who needs to clarify what he wants. My view is clear: there is no alternative to Skype in the software field. It reigns supreme. If you want to contact someone on the Skype network - use it, XNPP? Isn't that an instant messaging protocol?