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

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Thanks for posting information on the ICT tools that can be used to attend
virtually.

As an alternative to  Marratech, might i suggest - Elluminate - which has
been used with great success at many internet governance meetings. it is
also Java based, and has some nicer features. its bandwidth requirements
re far less, thus even dial-up can be used.  Perhaps not an issue for
those of us in the connected parts of North America, but wonderful for
those in small island states as well as those  in developing and least
developed countries

For virtual participation to be truly useful, one needs to incorporate
remote participation into the agenda. I hope that is being envisioned as
well.

I hope you don't mind these comments  from a "veteran" of using ICT tools
to help bring remote participation to Internet discussions...

regards

Robert




> 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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>
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