VoIP + video

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doodab replied

15 June 2010, 14:13
Thanks for the pointers, I was aware of asterisk but I didn't know it supported video calls, I'll look into it.
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xchaotic replied

15 June 2010, 13:26
There is something that scientists/researchers are developing and it's free. Can't remember the name atm
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administrator replied

15 June 2010, 13:18
There are a few simple video conferencing apps out there - below are both free for 1 to 1 calls by looks of it.
Pricing - list of free features and premium features on ooVoo
iVisit: Free Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, and Collaboration

Could also consider an asterisk PBX if you want to get a bit more nerdy:
voip and video over private lan
AppConference | Download AppConference software for free at SourceForge.net
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doodab started a topic VoIP + video

11 June 2010, 10:26
VoIP + video

OK, here is the deal.

I work in Germany, my family is in the UK, and although msn voice calling works between us video calling doesn't. I think this is because my ISPs here (O2 or vodafone mobile networks) block it.

I do however have a functional VPN setup between here and there. Does anyone know of anything free (or very cheap) that I can run entirely on my own network to facilitate video calling? I presume I would need some sort of SIP based server and then client software similar to skype, msn etc that could be configured to use my private server rather than a public one, but I'm not having any luck finding something. If it could also support transit traffic from here to the uk PSTN that would be even better as I'd be able to call 0845 / 0800 numbers from here.

Any ideas?

TIA
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