OCS or similar?

[Jon von der Heyden]

Hi All

In my previous employment we used Office Communicator for video/audio conferencing and to share desktop. I've recently started to work for myself from home and I need something similar to work with my clients. I have the full range of MS products (OCS) at my disposal but I realy don't understand how to set this kind of thing up.

Can anyone suggest a good web tutorial on how to set-up an install this (I've been trawling the web but I'm only getting more and more confused)? I don't have servers and such type so I'm hoping I can achieve this on my work station.

Or can you suggest any other similar application that is simple to use and easy to set-up? I've been using webex recently but I think the cost is to high.

I have skype and I can almost achieve with this, but it dictates that my clients must have skype installed too. I believe with Communicator Web Access this isn't necessary.

 

[starl]

Look into GotoMeeting or one of their other products. Very easy to use. I use it quite often with my clients.
Stay away from AT&T and Webex. I have clients with those and we usually waste 15 minutes at least while they try to figure out how to show their desktop or give me control...

 

[Jon von der Heyden]

Thanks Tracy.

GoToMeeting ... I think I'll try out the free trial and see how it goes.

I already know Office Communicator and I have all the software, but I don't know where to start. I should just perservere and read all the material I can find on the web. Tricky stuff but perhaps a good learning opportunity...

 

[starl]

If you want to, I could setup a meeting with you

 

[Jon von der Heyden]

Sounds good. I could show you those userform functions. I'm sure you could make some suggestions to improve.

Tomorrow perhaps? I have conf call tonight with client in NY, using their webex...

 

[starl]

dude.. EMAIL ME! yeesh

webex.. my sympathies. You know - i used to love webex - Juan helped me out a few times via it.. but what it's become *shiver*

 

[Krishnakumar]

Also have a look http://www.officesip.com/messenger.html

 

[Sandeep Warrier]

I recently used Microsoft Live Meeting. It was pretty decent. Doesn't require a client install.

 

[Jon von der Heyden]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Kris, I don't think that facilitates remote desktop sharing, but then I don't know for sure. But it doesn't say so on their website.

I tried live meeting today but I can't get it to work. Not sure if the problem is on my clients side (firewalls etc.).

I haven't installed GoToMeeting yet either. I'm about to try out Microsoft ShareView...