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Category: VideoConferencing

  • Vidyo Introduces Mac Client

    I normally don’t put out press releases in this blog, preferring to test a product to see how it works. BUT, in this case I will make an exception for two reasons: 1. The AltamontCowork has been keeping me very busy and a new post has been long overdue.  But, since opening day is May…

  • Lifesize Room in Action

    Lifesize Room in Action

    Even with videoconferencing…. the life of a blogger can get lonely. So when my friend Phil at Quagga invited me to attend the “Lifesize Room in Action” meeting in Folsom, CA….I jumped at the chance. As I arrived I met old friends (some who go way back in videconferencing) and new people (Adam, Spring, and…

  • Videoconferencing Usage Poll

    I will be writing up the Librestream Onsight Review this weekend (hopefully).  Soooo, while we are waiting, maybe another poll will be interesting (lets see if more than 8 people dare to answer it…..my previous record).   🙂 Note that “telecommute” means from: Home, Starbucks, Barnes & Noble, Airport, Hotel,TeleWork Center,  etc etc.  And, for those…

  • iocom Review

    Rating: 4 WaterTowers Several years ago I met with Jerry and the folks at InSORs.  We had an interest at ESnet for a desktop version of the Access Grid (see my previous post on the AG) but also needed H.323 interoperability.  InSORs was at the beginning stages of development and we advised them on what…

  • Logitech 9000 and ClearOne Chat 50

    Logitech 9000 and ClearOne Chat 50

    Logitech 9000 Rating:  3.5 WaterTowers (Installation questions) ClearOne Chat 50 Rating:  5 WaterTowers Overview I was lucky enough to receive (a big “starving blogger” thank you to my generous benefactor) two pieces of equipment that “should” improve my videoconferencing experience or,  rather,  the experience of those who are videoconferencing with me.  Yikes…all my remote friends…

  • VidyoDesktop Review

    Executive Overview It has been a long time developing, but, this past week I finally had a chance to download and meet with people using Vidyo. Several people had suggested I test it and also told me how good the video was.  So I was expecting a lot.  Usually, when I have high expectations I…

  • First Desktop Videoconferencing System

      Answer, Jan 18, 2007:  The Cameo from CLI was the first.  Second, was Visit.  Both were based on the Mac.  The made up name is MeetMe….NUTS was an actual product!       A little bit of fun while I write up my trip report to Polycom HQ today.  I saw some great stuff…

  • Videoconferencing 101, Chapter 2

      Chapter 2:  Videoconferencing Endpoints for Casual Users and Telecommuters An essential part (actually, THE most essential part) of videoconferencing is the endpoint.   The endpoint is that piece of hardware, or mixture of hardware and software, that you use to make the call. There are many options available to you. In this chapter, I…

  • Access Grid Videoconferencing

    Rating: 2 WaterTowers Results Overview The Access Grid is loaded with features and capabilities for collaborating, for free, with remote colleagues.  Unfortunately, it is a bit complicated to install and use, and, in fact, I have not yet been able to get two way video and audio.  As a comparison, every commercially available videoconferencing application…

  • Colleges Interview Using Web Cam

    Colleges Interview Using Web Cam

    UPDATE August 2023: Consider this a HISTORY lesson in videoconferencing and remote work. Enjoy! 🙂 I really need to take a day off…but this is sooo much fun. 🙂  So many technical innovations that we have been working on for many years seem to be coming to fruition.  The form is different (in fact, we never…