Scenario One (1):
This schenaio will link two computers to each other. Like a point-to-point Telephone, or Intercomm. Since VoIP requires a static (or known) IP Address - one of the two computers must be connected to the internet with a "Dynamic" or dedicated IP address - or the two will have to utilize a "Host" Web address as a coordination point. This "Host" will keep a an accessable "Log" that will show the individuals "current" IP address that they are connected to the Internet with. In this schenario the first person will look at the Web Site and find the IP address of the friend that he/she wants to call. The web-site will most likely have a "ping" feature (similar to that irritating, but effective, "Uh-Oh" that Instant Messaging uses). This will alert the friend that somebody wants to "talk" with them. The friend need only activate their VoIP Talk Program, pick up their phone and talk.

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