Now that some talk is going on about IT, social networking and Skype I thought I throw a Slashdot discussion in here. Someone asked about FOSS Multi-point Video Conferencing solutions. Maybe some of you are interested in that discussion. http://ask.slashdot.org/askslashdot/08/05/18/1546227.shtml
Have fun reading it ;)
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Thanks for the tip
Thanks for the tip bro!
Interesting reading, and watch as it updates....
I guess I will need to download some more progs and test them.
The H323 stuff is of most interest as that is an open industry standard and is even what our GENESIS systems use..... So, you can use Xmeeting, Ekiga etc to log into a GENESIS codec too.
One key about using software videoconferencing (paid or FOSS) is in having a good camera and mic.
Skimp on that and nothing will look or sound good!
Blessings
Mike
you're welcome
It's a service I provide, you know.... ;)
On a serious note, I actually was wondering if there is something that could help with GENESIS. We had a link the other day with about 5 locations. One of them was using MS NetMeeting. So, after reading a bit through that discussion I thought: If NetMeeting can do it why not other software as well?
Which then also could be used for other video conferencing links as well.
I agree, of course, that appropriate equipment is necessary, no matter what software and technology is used. Echo cancellation and room design was mentioned in a few posts in that discussion, as well.
It would be great if you, or someone else, could try out some of the software and share briefly about the pros and cons. Specially in regards to GENESIS.
Greetings from the MatriX,
neo