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Loane Sharp
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Sun Jun 12, 2005 3:50 pm Post subject:
max no of video conference participants |
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Hi there
What is the maximum number of participants I can have in a video conference
using NetMeeting? If the limit is 1-to-1, can I "toggle" between
participants?
Best regards
Loane |
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Brian Sullivan
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Sun Jun 12, 2005 4:20 pm Post subject:
Re: max no of video conference participants |
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On Sun, 12 Jun 2005 12:50:17 +0200, Loane Sharp wrote:
| Quote: | Hi there
What is the maximum number of participants I can have in a video conference
using NetMeeting?
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NetMeeting alone supports one to one audio/video calls only, though it can
participate in a multi party call supported by an H.323 MCU.
| Quote: | If the limit is 1-to-1, can I "toggle" between
participants?
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No. |
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Loane Sharp
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Sun Jun 12, 2005 10:29 pm Post subject:
Re: max no of video conference participants |
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Thanks Brian
"Brian Sullivan" <briansullivan@WORMTIREDcoursesbywire.com> wrote in message
news:1mem9x57afogn.1ltllb976p289$.dlg@40tude.net...
| Quote: | On Sun, 12 Jun 2005 12:50:17 +0200, Loane Sharp wrote:
Hi there
What is the maximum number of participants I can have in a video
conference
using NetMeeting?
NetMeeting alone supports one to one audio/video calls only, though it can
participate in a multi party call supported by an H.323 MCU.
If the limit is 1-to-1, can I "toggle" between
participants?
No. |
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Loane Sharp
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Sun Jun 12, 2005 10:37 pm Post subject:
Re: max no of video conference participants |
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Hi Brian
It seems like a huge leap from a 1-to-1 VC session using NetMeeting and an
Internet connection to multipoint VC sessions using Windows Server 2003 PLUS
Live Communications Server 2005 PLUS Office Communicator 2005 PLUS an MCU.
We're just a small collaborative research outfit consisting of 8 people
operating in 4 cities in 2 countries. Do you know of anything intermediate
from Microsoft?
Best regards
Loane
"Brian Sullivan" <briansullivan@WORMTIREDcoursesbywire.com> wrote in message
news:1mem9x57afogn.1ltllb976p289$.dlg@40tude.net...
| Quote: | On Sun, 12 Jun 2005 12:50:17 +0200, Loane Sharp wrote:
Hi there
What is the maximum number of participants I can have in a video
conference
using NetMeeting?
NetMeeting alone supports one to one audio/video calls only, though it can
participate in a multi party call supported by an H.323 MCU.
If the limit is 1-to-1, can I "toggle" between
participants?
No. |
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Brian Sullivan
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Mon Jun 13, 2005 12:21 am Post subject:
Re: max no of video conference participants |
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On Sun, 12 Jun 2005 19:37:08 +0200, Loane Sharp wrote:
| Quote: | Hi Brian
It seems like a huge leap from a 1-to-1 VC session using NetMeeting and an
Internet connection to multipoint VC sessions using Windows Server 2003 PLUS
Live Communications Server 2005 PLUS Office Communicator 2005 PLUS an MCU.
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Does "Office Communicator Plus" even support multi party audio/video at
all? What MCU would you use? I am not aware of any Microsoft product or
even third party product that would provide this function.
| Quote: | We're just a small collaborative research outfit consisting of 8 people
operating in 4 cities in 2 countries. Do you know of anything intermediate
from Microsoft?
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Exchange 2000 had an optional/extra cost H.323 MCU that supported multi
party NetMeeting and multi party TAPI3 client connection (on private
networks). That was the last multi party audio/video product that I am
aware of from Microsoft. I believe that they are now projecting LiveMeeting
to provide this functionality in some future service offering.
There is an open source MCU product for H.323 (http://www.openh323.org) but
the last I heard they had removed the video support ( and it never had
T.120 support to support the data part of NetMeeting calls).
Multi party audio/video is really a tough nut to crack unfortunately.
Everybody claims to want it but few are generally unwilling to bear the
cost (both the product and bandwidth/computing power cost in operation).
All the products I am aware of in this field have been a failure. |
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CT
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Mon Jun 13, 2005 11:22 pm Post subject:
Re: max no of video conference participants |
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Brian Sullivan wrote:
| Quote: | On Sun, 12 Jun 2005 19:37:08 +0200, Loane Sharp wrote:
Hi Brian
It seems like a huge leap from a 1-to-1 VC session using NetMeeting and an
Internet connection to multipoint VC sessions using Windows Server 2003 PLUS
Live Communications Server 2005 PLUS Office Communicator 2005 PLUS an MCU.
Does "Office Communicator Plus" even support multi party audio/video at
all? What MCU would you use? I am not aware of any Microsoft product or
even third party product that would provide this function.
We're just a small collaborative research outfit consisting of 8 people
operating in 4 cities in 2 countries. Do you know of anything intermediate
from Microsoft?
Exchange 2000 had an optional/extra cost H.323 MCU that supported multi
party NetMeeting and multi party TAPI3 client connection (on private
networks). That was the last multi party audio/video product that I am
aware of from Microsoft. I believe that they are now projecting LiveMeeting
to provide this functionality in some future service offering.
There is an open source MCU product for H.323 (http://www.openh323.org) but
the last I heard they had removed the video support ( and it never had
T.120 support to support the data part of NetMeeting calls).
Multi party audio/video is really a tough nut to crack unfortunately.
Everybody claims to want it but few are generally unwilling to bear the
cost (both the product and bandwidth/computing power cost in operation).
All the products I am aware of in this field have been a failure.
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Here's another idea worth considering!
Have you looked at CamTrek, www.camtrek.com ? I really suggest you
consider this video conference software for your needs. It allows
private peer-to-peer communication, NAT compliant, bandwidth friendly,
many additional features, user friendly, and very inexpensive. If you
have technical concerns email neil @camtrek.com. I think you'll be
glad you gave this a try.
Make it a great day!
CT |
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Loane Sharp
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Tue Jun 14, 2005 12:19 am Post subject:
Re: max no of video conference participants |
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Hi Brian
I've found something at www.wiredred.com -- looks promising.
Best regards
Loane
"CT" <camtrekkie@email.com> wrote in message
news:1118686965.172702.213440@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
| Quote: | Brian Sullivan wrote:
On Sun, 12 Jun 2005 19:37:08 +0200, Loane Sharp wrote:
Hi Brian
It seems like a huge leap from a 1-to-1 VC session using NetMeeting and
an
Internet connection to multipoint VC sessions using Windows Server 2003
PLUS
Live Communications Server 2005 PLUS Office Communicator 2005 PLUS an
MCU.
Does "Office Communicator Plus" even support multi party audio/video at
all? What MCU would you use? I am not aware of any Microsoft product or
even third party product that would provide this function.
We're just a small collaborative research outfit consisting of 8 people
operating in 4 cities in 2 countries. Do you know of anything
intermediate
from Microsoft?
Exchange 2000 had an optional/extra cost H.323 MCU that supported multi
party NetMeeting and multi party TAPI3 client connection (on private
networks). That was the last multi party audio/video product that I am
aware of from Microsoft. I believe that they are now projecting
LiveMeeting
to provide this functionality in some future service offering.
There is an open source MCU product for H.323 (http://www.openh323.org)
but
the last I heard they had removed the video support ( and it never had
T.120 support to support the data part of NetMeeting calls).
Multi party audio/video is really a tough nut to crack unfortunately.
Everybody claims to want it but few are generally unwilling to bear the
cost (both the product and bandwidth/computing power cost in operation).
All the products I am aware of in this field have been a failure.
Here's another idea worth considering!
Have you looked at CamTrek, www.camtrek.com ? I really suggest you
consider this video conference software for your needs. It allows
private peer-to-peer communication, NAT compliant, bandwidth friendly,
many additional features, user friendly, and very inexpensive. If you
have technical concerns email neil @camtrek.com. I think you'll be
glad you gave this a try.
Make it a great day!
CT
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