On 20 February 2010 11:14, Markie <mark.curtis.1...@googlemail.com> wrote:
> Hi All, > > I often use webconferencing tools as part of my job, to view customers > desktops and sometimes take control etc. All the tools ive used so far like > "webex" and "teamviewer" run only on Windows, even our own webconferencing > tools within the company I work only runs on IE as it uses active X > controls. > > I know VNC is useful but the problem here that often the customers are on > their own internal networks and myself likewise am operating from within my > company's network so only regular ports like port 80 are open and also our > machines will have private IPs > > So Im wondering if anyone use a web-based conferencing tool that works on > linux and is free? I have used some that work purely on java so they worked > fine on Linux and Windows alike but these were still subscription based > services that the customers companies paid for. > > I guess im hoping for too much? :-) > > > You might want to look at Yuuguu[1], who provide cross-platform conferencing and screen sharing at a reasonable price. If you want to run your own solution have a look at Ignite Realtime[2], which provides messaging and realtime collaboration servers. There's also Echoserver[3] for desktop sharing. 1. www.yuuguu.com 2. www.igniterealtime.org 3. www.echogent.com Simon -- Looking for work My CV: http://sites.google.com/site/simongreenwoodscv/ Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/simonfgreenwood Support for unemployed IT professionals: http://groups.google.com/group/downtimeuk
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