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Desktop Conferencing Options :Desktop Conferencing Options
Hardware Suggestions :Hardware Suggestions Webcam – Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX, cost approx. $55.00This webcam comes with a built-in microphone. If you use this microphone you can connect any standard headphones or ear buds to your computer for audio playback. Using headphones instead of your computer speakers will eliminate audio loopback.
Headset w/Microphone – Logitech ClearChat Comfort USB, cost approx. $40.00
Software Suggestions :Software Suggestions Wimba Live Classroom – Wimba is an internet based communications package with interactive audio/video, text chat as well as document and desktop sharing capabilities. (No charge to user)
Software Suggestions :Software Suggestions (OCS) Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 (OCS) or Mac Messenger 7.01– This is a Microsoft Exchange component that has text chat and interactive audio/video capabilities. OCS is integrated with the UK video conferencing bridge which will allow connectivity from your desktop to an ITV room. (No charge to user)
Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007 – This is also a component of Microsoft Exchange that is capable of interactive audio/video as well as document and desktop sharing. (No charge to user)
Software Suggestions :Software Suggestions Polycom PVX – Interactive software from Polycom to allow connectivity to the existing statewide video conferencing network.
(Price $155.00)
Software Suggestions :Software Suggestions Second Life – Second Life is a virtual-reality environment. It requires that you download free software and create a free avatar (a representation of yourself). Although Second Life does involve a learning curve, once established in this virtual world, you can join the University of Kentucky group and become a “resident” of University of KY Island, or the university’s own region within Second Life. Several virtual buildings and rooms are available for meetings. Capable of interactive text chat and audio chat; capability to share images and presentations. Contact Patsy Carruthers at pcarr3@uky.edu with questions about Second Life. (No charge to user)
Computer Requirements :Computer Requirements There will be different requirements for each software and hardware component. These are a few minimum suggestions that can help determine your computer’s ability to run these items.
Windows XP SP2 or higher, Mac OSX 10.2 or higher
256 MB RAM (512 recommended)
Cable or DSL network
Browser must be Java and JavaScript enabled
100 MB available hard disk space
USB 2.0 ports