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dimdim: Free Web Meetings via Open Source

Posted by Lora Bentley Sep 25, 2007 11:11:22 AM

Yesterday at DEMOfall 07, dimdim launched what it's calling "the world's first free Web meeting service based on an open source platform." The browser-based hosted service reportedly can accommodate meetings of any size.

 

According to the press release, features include audio conferencing, broadcast webcam, slides, desktop sharing, and chat -- with no client-side software requirement. DEMO Conference executive producer Chris Shipley indicates the technology has the potential for social change:

dimdim's approach of bringing Web meetings, based on open source technology, to consumers for free, is both innovative and refreshing.

Reviewing the alpha version of the software last year, Alfresco VP Matt Asay was enthusiastic:

DimDim is ... to WebEx and web conferencing what SugarCRM is to Salesforce.com and Alfresco is to Sharepoint (and Documentum): An open source, value-rich competitor that should keep the proprietary competition up at night.

Add a comment Leave a comment on this blog post.
Sep 25, 2007 1:21 PM Guest Jim Kern  says:

I have to agree,  dimdim is one fantastic piece of software.

Sep 25, 2007 6:46 PM Guest DD Ganguly  says:

Thanks, Jim.

 

Warm regards,

dd

CEO,

Dimdim.com: World's FREE web meeting

Jan 13, 2008 4:29 PM Guest Nisarg  says:

DimDim looks very promising indeed.

I was trying to register, but couldnt find a 'Sign Up' link anywhere.

Any ideas anyone?

Jan 31, 2008 10:49 AM Guest Carlos  says:

It's not open for public use it's invitation only.  You can sign up for the waiting list.  I'm very eager to begin using this!

Dec 2, 2008 3:14 PM Guest Ken Gonzalez  says:

I just signed up and tried it and I'm very impressed with the work that they've done.

 

It's significantly faster than WebEx and has at least 90% of the functionality. I use WebEx a lot and I'm blown away by the start up time. Also, I think this compares favorably with Live Meeting as well (which I don't like).

 

As I test some more, I'll likely up my capability assessment. Additionally, I got good feedback from my limited VOIP test. Sound quality was reported as excellent.

 

Great job and excellent price point!!

 

kengon

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