Ian Pawson wrote:
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> voip is a point to point system whereas[/color]

Incorrect
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> Skype is a peer to peer system[/color]

Mostly correct
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> ie you pay for them to be able to use your broadband connection all the
> time that you are on-line.[/color]

Incorrect. They use it whether or not you pay.

VOIP is Voice Over IP. Skype is not a system that I'd recommend, but it
is VOIP.