Re: [SLUG] Audio conferencing

From: Pete S. (linux@myraandpete.net)
Date: Fri Jul 08 2005 - 04:47:02 EDT


Pete S. wrote:

> Chuck Hast wrote:
>
>> Folks,
>> I would like to set up a audio conference with 3 other machines, the
>> links
>> will be over the internet. All will be connected over speeds of at
>> least 128kb
>> and I think that they are probably much wider than that, so I am not
>> worried
>> about audio.
>>
>> What do you recommend to use for such a activity?
>>
>> Now if the bandwidth is there, we may want to set up a video path also
>> any recommendations from that angle?
>>
>>
>>
> Not certain about Skype for hosting conference calls...
>
> 'Can I have conference calls with Skype for Linux?
>
> Skype for Linux users can participate in conference calls as the
> conference client and see all the conference participants, but cannot
> host conference calls."
>
> http://support.skype.com/index.php?_a=knowledgebase&_j=questiondetails&_i=194
>
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I only use this for gaming purposes, since it does require a PC for both
server and client. Would not be a solution for the end user, if they
only have a phone for conference calling. Free server version supports
a maximum of 8 simultanious clients.
http://www.ventrilo.com/index.php
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