Cross-Platform Conferencing Software?

Theory on 2004-04-06T16:39:37

Suddenly I'm getting a number of requests to do Bricolage demos via conferencing software. I tried to join a WebEx meeting yesterday, but it didn't like any of my Mac OS X browsers or the versions of Java they had installed (browser sniffing == bad!).

I'd like to use Mac OS X software to conference with folks using Windows and other platforms. I can use my old Windows 98 SE box if necessary, but I'd rather not. Anyone know what the options are for good cross-plaform conferencing, and what works and what doesn't?

Thanks,

David

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try vnc?

johnseq on 2004-04-07T04:21:36

Dave,

If you don't need sound, maybe VNC would fit the bill? I have only used it 1-to-1, but this post implies 1-to-many works okay:

http://www.realvnc.com/pipermail/vnc-list/2002-September/033645.html

There's usually some port fortwarding to do on your side, but it's very simple on the client side - any web client can connect and use the applet viewer.

Otherwise I would bite the bullet and fire up the windows box. It's just not a good idea to experiment with potential client demos.

Re:try vnc?

Theory on 2004-04-07T17:37:07

It's "David."

VNC was my first thought, but according to their FAQ, it isn't currently available for Mac OS X.

--David

Re:try vnc?

ask on 2004-04-10T20:20:56

The next version Apple Remote Desktop is supposedly based on and compatible with the VNC protocol.

Re:try vnc?

Theory on 2004-04-11T00:01:17

Oh, that's cool. I did discover OSX VNC since my last post. It works very nicely!

--David