OK, since we don’t have ineen for Linux just yet (although it is coming I am told), we need to look at getting Skype to doing the interview recording that is so critical with a good Podcast. Wait, is there a way to do this? It might just be possible using SIPphone, read on to learn more.

Unbound Spiral: Skype Podcast Recorder = SkypeCasters. This is a very interesting concept: record audio from a VoIP conversation on the computer, convert to mp3, upload the audio to blog (as a podcast, comment, etc.). It’s a great way to record and disseminate interviews or create quick audio commentary without the need of additional equipment (other than your headset or VoIP (soft)phone). The solution presented in this article is highly Windows-centric, so we wanted to determine if a Linux alternative was possible using vsound and Skype or a soft SIPphone. With a little bit of research we have found that there is an alternative to the Windows software presented in the link above. In fact, couple the recording capabilities with SIPphone service, you have an awesome recording device that essentially only requires one person to have a SIPphone account, everyone else could be using their regular (PSTN) telephone. Sounds interesting right? Read on to find out more.

The entire process requires that you have Linux installed and the sound card is functional. However, there is one step where we found a Windows installation with network access is necessary. Follow these steps to get your VoIP phone conversations recorded in Linux: [Read the rest]