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Collaborating via Web-Based Communication Tools What kinds of communication tools are we talking about? – Evaluating Web Mail Services – Evaluating Instant Messaging Services – Evaluating Web Conferencing Tools 9/29/20163

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Apple MobileMe Mail you can also send and receive s from your Apple iPhone or iPod touch, via Wi-Fi Internet or cellular network. 9/29/20169ashok kumar

OtherWeb Mail Services AOL Mail (mail.aol.com) BigString ( Excite Mail (mail.excite.com) FlashMail ( GMX Mail ( Inbox.com ( Lycos Mail (mail.lycos.com) Mail.com ( Zoho Mail (zoho.mail.com) 9/29/201610

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Google Talk Google Talk is the name of both Google’s instant messaging network and its IM client. You can download the Google Talk client and learn more about the Google Talk network at talk.google.com. Google Talk has recently been connected to the AOL Instant Messenger network—so you can now use Google Talk to message with all your AIM buddies, and vice versa. 9/29/201618

Windows Live Messenger Windows Live Messenger was formally known as both MSN Messenger and Windows Messenger. Yahoo! Messenger chat.zoho.com 9/29/201619

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Evaluating Web Conferencing Tools When you need to include more than two people in your communications, or when you want to give a presentation to a group of people who aren’t all in the same location, a different communications tool is needed. This new tool is called a web conference, and it’s a way to conduct live meetings and presentations over the Internet. 9/29/201621

features Application sharing, Desktop sharing, File and document sharing, PowerPoint presentations, Presenter notes, Annotation, Whiteboard, Text-based chat, Audio conferencing, Video conferencing, Polling, Quizzes, 9/29/201622

Adobe Acrobat Connect Convenos Meeting Center Genesys Meeting Center Glance IBM Lotus Sametime Microsoft Office Live Meeting Yugma Pixion PictureTalk 9/29/201623

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Features: Desktop Sharing (for Mac/Windows) Multiple Meeting Participants(for Mac/Windows) Switch Presenter(for Mac/Windows) Remote Keyboard and Mouse Control(for Mac/Windows) Meeting Scheduler(for Windows) Meeting Recording and Playback (for Windows) Whiteboard (for Windows) Transfer Files(for Mac/Windows) Application Selection(for Windows) Back Monitor(for Windows) Pointer(for Mac/Windows) Copy/Paste/ Meeting Info(for Mac/Windows) Pause Transmission(for Mac/Windows) Voice Conferencing Service(for Mac/Window 9/29/201628

Why use Vyew? It's easy – no installations. It's compatible – PC, Mac, Linux, powerpoints, documents, images, videos, mp3's, flash files. It's FREE! – Our free version is free forever. Unlimited use with up to 10 people. What's the catch? It's ad supported. Conferencing features – whiteboarding, video conferencing, screen sharing, Voice-over-IP. Collaboration features – continuous rooms are always saved and always- on. Contextual discussion forums, voice-notes, track and log activity. 9/29/201629

OnWebinar (Free) OnWebinar OnWebinar is a free web conf service that allows you to organize distance learning, business meetings, online coaching, videoconferences and interactive communication. The service includes video broadcasting, private chat, public chat, shared resources area (whiteboard, slide show presentation, desktop sharing, files and links), polling tools, videoconferencing etc. 9/29/201630

BigBlueButton (Free and Open Source) BigBlueButton BigBlueButton is an active open source project that focuses on usability, modularity, and clean design — both for the user and the developer. The project is hosted at Google CodeGoogle Code 9/29/201631

DimDim (Unfortunately a paid service now after Salesforce acquisition) DimDim DimDim delivers synchronized live presentations, whiteboards and web pages while sharing your voice and video over the Internet - with no download. It is a good Free commercial Web Conferencing solution for team of up to 20 with features like, Browser based, It works on Windows, Mac as well as Linux. Share and Present documents Share Computer Screens, WebPages Share microphones (up to 4 people for Free) Share whiteboards Built-in VoIP support and more… 9/29/201632

Adobe ConnectNow (Free with Limited features) Adobe ConnectNow Adobe ConnectNow, one of the Acrobat.com services, is a great way to share ideas, discuss details, and complete work together — all online. Reduce travel costs, save time, and increase productivity with a web conferencing solution that’s easy to access and simple to use. Use screen sharing, chat, notes, audio, and video to conduct meetings online that can be as interactive and productive as in-person meetings. Adobe ConnectNow is free web conferencing solution with limited features. Features: Screen sharing Whiteboards Remote control Integrated audio choices Meeting URL Video conferencing and more…more… 9/29/201633

YuuGuu (Free with Limited features) YuuGuu Yuuguu offers cross network instant messaging, instant screen sharing, real time collaboration, free web conferencing and remote support. YuuGuu Free is good for starters with Screen Sharing support up to 5 participants and features like; Integrated chat and real time collaboration Screen sharing in real time High Quality Global Audio ConferencingAudio Conferencing 9/29/201634

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OpenMeetings (Free) OpenMeetings OpenMeetings, an Open Source Free Web Conferencing tool that is worth trying. It supports a lot of features… Features: Video/Audio See Desktop of any participant Whiteboard with drawing, write & edit, dragNDrop, Resizing, Images (DragNDrop from Library), Symbols Safe/export Drawings from whiteboard and load it next time, edit and resave Document Importing Send invitation and direct links into a conference room LDAP-Connector Remote SOAP-Gateway for Single Sign On, integration and remote administration Moderating System, User-/Organisation-/Moderating- System Private and Public (Organisation only) Conference-Rooms 9/29/201636

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WebHuddle (Free) WebHuddle WebHuddle (free web conferencing tool) makes it easy to meet with the people you need to, when you need to — all it takes is a web-enabled PC and something to say. Using WebHuddle, you have options and flexibility. Meetings can be conducted either in conjunction with an enterprise’s existing teleconferencing service, or utilizing WebHuddle’s optional voice over IP. WebHuddle also offers recording capabilities — presentations can easily be recorded for playback over any web browser for those who missed the live meeting. WebHuddle is Open Source. 9/29/201638