Phones and errr Phones

[Donald ramsbottom]

I may be being dim here, but I have a question. What is the difference
between a phone call and using a chat system like "Roger Wilco" or "Battle
chat". Both give realtime voice exchange. In both you talk into a "box" via
a handset/headset and both are connected to a public Telephone system by
differeing sorts of "Box".

The reason I ask is that there are different rules governing phone taps to
computer data, and differing levels of authority. But from a lay persons
point of view they produce the same result, that is, a real time conversation.

Secondly are the *.WAV files stored at an ISP or some other server (for RW
and BC), and if not how will the ISP defend itself against the proposed new
requirements to store Comms data?

I have to confess to being utterely confused by this sort of convergence.

Assistance in the form of a 101 lay idiots guide (read HC Judge ) would be
appreciated.


Donald Ramsbottom BA LLb (Hons) PGdip
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