Skype

Skype is crap. And the linux version is dead. Use something else.

I really dislike all the standard settings with automatic sign-on and pinned to the taskbar in win7.. I also takes up too many resources, but it is user-friendly and packs some really nice features like screen sharing and has great support of mobile devices as well.

Damn Microsoft, always buying out great apps, then ruining them. Skype will be the latest when the next update goes live as its installing mandatory tracking software and aggressive targeted advertising, even to people who are paying for subscriptions.

Agree with robert. The only thing that Skype misess is remote desktop control feature.

Literally, it's quite offen one connects via VOIP not only to chat but also make a sort of presentation or tech. support.
In this case Skype offers poor printscreen exchange.

To have sterling voice chat + remote desktop sharing you definitely have to use other software.
For this purpose i would recommend

Ammyy Admin http://www.ammyy.com wich doesn't require registration or even installation or

Teavviewer http://www.teamveiwer.com which is also good.

Great piece of software. The audio quality is much better than most other chat programs.

Microsoft bought Skype - if you have 'like' checked, please click on it again to disable and downrate its popularity

GoMeetNow (http://www.gomeetnow.com) technology introduces new levels of Web Conferencing focusing on offering cost-effective and reliable conferencing facilities rather than poor and unproductive ‘free’ audio conferencing facilities.