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Ventrilo and Skype are both widely used PC-based VOIP applications. While both are excellent and ultimately similar utilities, they are almost the complete opposite when it comes to their underlying network architectures. Ventrilo uses the Client-Server architecture whereas Skype uses Peer-to-Peer (often abbreviated as p2p). Because of this distinction, there are several situations in which choosing one over the other may be of greater benefit. In this article we will be discussing the use of both programs in the context of business conferences, social groups and gaming clans or guilds.
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Ventrilo 3.0.5 for Windows has been released. Version 3.0.5 introduces support for the Logitech G35 headset and the G19 Color Gamepanel LCD. It also adds new options for those with the Logitech G13 and G15 gaming keyboard. In non-hardware related changes, the in-game overlay has been streamlined with several more in-game options and optimizations. As always, this version also includes several bug fixes to the user interface. (more…)

We’re proud to announce two more additions to our world wide network: San Jose, California and Tokyo, Japan. Our new San Jose POP will furthermore strengthen our west coast network which already consists of Seattle, Washington and Los Angeles, California. Our Tokyo, Japan POP will mark our entrance into the Asian gaming VOIP market. Our servers in Japan should provide lower latencies for users in Asia and the Pacific Islands.
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Welcome to the grand opening of My Ventrilo Server, a new provider of ventrilo server hosting servers designed with quality and ease of use in mind. We offer 10 premium, low ping locations across the US, Canada and Europe. To celebrate the opening of our brand, we’re offering a 50% off coupon for the first month to any new customers – meaning you can get a 10 slot ventrilo server for as low as $1.38 for your first month.
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