[ALAC] Videoconferencing Software for At-Large Community being Evaluated

[ICANN At Large Staff]

Dear Community:

As some of you are aware, recently we have been making an effort to  
technologically 'connect' the community more effectively. The new  
list environment is a part of this, as well as some first-steps we  
took in Sao Paulo in providing simultaneous translation for At-Large  
meetings (and many others actually), and we also provided inbound  
access to ALAC meetings for two members of the committee via Skype  
since they were unable to attend the Sao Paulo meetings in person.  
Whilst this was much better than them not being able to participate  
at all, it was somewhat less than ideal.

For the upcoming meeting of Asia-Pacific ALSes later this month, we  
will provide full videoconferencing access to the meetings for those  
ALS representatives unable to attend in person. The software we are  
using is a commercial product from Marratech (www.marratech.com)  
which was recommended to us by Rajnesh Singh of the Pacific Islands  
Chapter of ISOC, who are an actively participating ALS. (thanks again  
Raj!).

The software is available for us to trial for the entire month of  
February. The information on how to connect up is below, and if you  
are interested, Marratech are offering a 10-minute introduction to  
the software using Marratech itself - just let us know at  
staff at alac.icann.org if you want to do this. The software is very  
easy to use but that doesn't make an introduction useless :)

In particular we suggest that those who are planning to attend the  
APRALO meeting on February 28th via videoconference get a run-through  
of the system. You should also verify that you have the hardware  
needed (which is quite simple) and run one of the three operating  
systems supported (Mac OS X, Windows, Linux)


Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Jon Scanlan" <jon.scanlan at marratech.co.uk>
> Date: 22 December 2006 11:34:50 GMT
> To: "'Nick Ashton-Hart'" <nashton at spamcop.net>
> Subject: RE: Marratech
>
> Nick,
>
> As we discussed I have created a private meeting area for you to use
> with your colleagues.  It would be great if early in the new year we
> could meet in your room and spend 15-20 minutes covering the basic
> features and functions.
>
> There are 2 ways to enter the meeting room.
>
> 1 - Java Webstart (The preferred method)
>
> Click the following link which will automatically install the  
> Marratech
> client: http://uk.emeetingportal.com/launch.jsp?sid=537
>
> When prompted enter the user details:
> Username: spamcop
> Password: spamcop
>
> This will take you into the virtual meting room.
>
> 2 - Installed client
>
> Download the installation file from our website:
> www.marratech.com/download and install in the usual manner
>
> Open Marratech, select 'Marratech Meetings' / 'UK & France'
>
> Login on the left hand side with the above details and your room will
> appear at the bottom of the list under 'Private Rooms' - click to  
> enter.
>
> If you have any questions please do let me know otherwise let's  
> meet up
> early in the New Year.
>
> Regards
>
> Jon



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Regards,

Nick Ashton-Hart
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