Non-Traditional Uses for a Vent Server
by: JarrodPloof |
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While Vent servers are most strongly associated with gaming, they have many other uses besides for gaming applications. Many people who use Vent servers are unaware of the many other possibilities these servers offer. You don't have to be a gamer at all to avail yourself of the many benefits which this software can offer.
There are many non-traditional uses for a Vent server. One of the most important is that you can use a Vent server to save you a lot of money on phone bills and stay in touch with far away friends and family. The freeware version of the Vent server software supports as many as eight connections; these need not be connected simultaneously ? but there are eight available slots on the server.
VOIP is gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional land lines for phone service. It is less expensive than a land line (even free in some cases!) and can often provide better sound quality than can traditional phone service. Since it is freeware, unless you pay for a hosting company or require more than the eight slots offered by the freeware version (but less than the 1,000 provided by the pro version), then there is no cost.
Renting a Vent server will involve a small cost. However, when compared to the cost of a regular long distance plan, this is a relatively low one. You can reduce this cost further by splitting the expense between those who will be using the software. Vent servers offer less lag and better voice quality than do land lines because the traffic is carried by the internet rather than a telephone line. Headsets are used instead of a regular receiver as well ? so they are more comfortable than are traditional phones.
Vent servers offer a great solution for the needs of gamers and VOIP users alike. They provide higher quality communications at a lower price than is available from a phone company. Businesses can also benefit ? since they provide better performance than traditional phones and cost less, a small businesses that need to keep an eye on their budget can save quite a lot of money by using Vent servers.
Vent servers are an ideal fit for small businesses, especially start ups. A Vent server helps to keep costs down while offering exceptional performance. They are perfect to meet the VOIP needs for both business and home users ? by using existing internet service for long distance calls, a household can more easily stay within its budget ? a great thing in these uncertain economic times.
You can even use a Vent server to coordinate parties and other gatherings. These systems are designed for multiple connections and conference calls. It is easy and inexpensive to find a hosting company if you find yourself needing more than the eight slots which the freeware version offers; making a Vent server an inexpensive and effective solution for your communication needs.
About the Author
Jarrod Ploof is the founder of UGT-Servers, a ventrilo hosting specialist. He understands the importance of high quality VOIP service, as delivered by the ventrilo server, to enrich the gamers experience.
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