<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10pt"><div><span>Thanks for the reply, but as this discussion looks like it won't have so much to do with Ubuntu, Imma write you more off-list. The information is really helpful so far, thanks!</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>Marcilla =-)</span></div><div><br></div> <div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; "> <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "> <font size="2" face="Arial"> <hr size="1"> <b><span style="font-weight:bold;">From:</span></b> Belinda A. Lopez <dinda@mac.com><br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> Ubuntu-Women <ubuntu-women@lists.ubuntu.com> <br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cc:</span></b> Marcilla Smith <marcillapalooza@yahoo.com> <br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b>
Friday, December 30, 2011 7:10 AM<br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></b> Re: [UbuntuWomen] Intro and question...<br> </font> <br>
<div id="yiv1357176757"><div>Welcome!<div><br><div><div>On Dec 29, 2011, at 12:28 AM, Marcilla Smith wrote:</div><br class="yiv1357176757Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"><div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; "><div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; "><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(237, 239, 244); font-family: tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; ">Hello =-)</span></div><div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; "><br></div><div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; ">First, let me introduce myself. Not knowing how intros usually work around here, I'll default to the old AIM standard of "asl" which would make me 38/F/East TN =-)</div><div><div style=""><font face="arial,
helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">In any event, I have been trying to get a question answered, first via my local LUG, and also by posting to the anarchist linux users page on FB. Now, I am trying here, not having found an answer, yet.</font></div><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(237, 239, 244); font-family: tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; "><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(237, 239, 244); font-family: tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; ">I have completed the training necessary to be a mediator, and I hope to practice mediation as a form of dispute resolution based upon anarchist principles of self-determination, autonomy, consensus, community, and all that good s</span><span class="yiv1357176757text_exposed_show"
style="display: inline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(237, 239, 244); font-family: tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; ">tuff; and which will give people an alternative to the institutionalized justice system of civilization.<br><br>In order to expand my reach, I would like to be able to practice mediation online via teh intertubez. I guess the needs I have which will differ from what I imagine "webinar," or other similar setups would offer is that I need the two parties to be able to see each other, and I want to send a separate webcam angle to each. I also will need the capacity to be able to "mute" both audio and video to one or the other of the parties(clients), so that I(server) can privately "caucus" or meet with one side or the other, while keeping that communication private from the other client.<br><br>I hope this is clear!<br><br>I have tried anticipating what I think would
be good design parameters, but I am open to suggestion on design. Let me lay out what I think would make for good design parameters, and then I'd be curious to know any feedback regarding specifics on components (hardware, software, or design concept). I will tell you that I am not very techie. I have been using Linux almost exclusively since I first installed Debian (now using Ubuntu) in 2008. Also, I think I have a fairly good head for analyzing systems (something to keep in mind if anyone is hiring :: wink :: ), but I'm no CS major, or anything.<br></span></div></div></div></blockquote><div><br></div>In addition to the technical requirements, you will also need to carefully consider the policy and security requirements. This seems like it could be some sensitive material so you will need to build in some procedures and policies, acceptable us, etc to make sure your clients feel this is a secure environment.</div><div><br><blockquote
type="cite"><div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; "><div><span class="yiv1357176757text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(237, 239, 244); font-family: tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; "><br>In any event, here are the component parts I see connecting via virtual network via the interwebz:<br><br>- Client 1: this would include the client's PC, running an unknown OS, with one webcam (capturing Stream C1) and able to display two video streams (Stream S1 and Stream C2), while simultaneously running a file sharing application.<br><br>- Client 2: this would include the client's PC, running an unknown OS, with one webcam (capturing Stream C2) and able to display two video streams (Stream S2 and Stream C1), while simultaneously running a file sharing
application.<br><br>- Server: this would include the Server PC, running Linux, with two webcams (one capturing Stream S1, and one capturing Stream S2), and able to display two video streams (Stream C1 and Stream C2), while simultaneously running file sharing and word processing applications.<br><br>Imma try and attach a .jpg to try and make it more clear what I mean.<br><br>If it isn't clear, let me point out that I will have more say over some of these components than others, particularly on the server side, which is me (I just labelled it "server" for the sake of standard naming convention, it doubt it would require anything like an actual network server). And client side of the network would literally be at the workspaces of clients, which is why I say that their OS could be anything (although most often Windows, obviously). Because of this, a web-interface (at least on the client side) makes most sense to me. The client interface just needs to be
something that will have the greatest compatibility across different client platforms in terms of hardware, webcam peripheral, and OS. Ideally it does not require any sort of application external to the web browser to install and launch. Something like the "hangout" feature in Google+ would be nice, particularly if it did not require subscription on the part of the clients.<br><br>On the server side, I would like something that will be Linux-based (for myself). I would like to run as small a form factor as I can - maybe a tablet or MID, if possible. I realize that I will need to connect external webcams and prolly an external widescreen monitor in such a case, but I prefer being able to disconnect and take what I need with me, not bound to my desktop.</span><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div></div></div></blockquote><div><br></div>Unfortunately,
one of the best was DimDim and it was acquired by Salesforce.com. I haven't found a good open source alternative yet but have used dozens of proprietary-based solutions that do play nice with Linux and other client platforms. We recently had some issues in a class with the latest version of Ubuntu and GoToMeeting, so you will need to test any platform thoroughly. While not FOSS, WebEx and GoToMeeting are the current leaders in this area. Whatever software you select, you will still encounter serious bandwidth issues unless everyone is on a very good network connection. Most of the the pro system still use good POTS (telephone) as backup audio. I've also run a 'backchannel' IRC or IM connection for participants so there is still someway to let folks know if you or one of them is suddenly dropped from the session.</div><div><br></div><div>Video conferencing has come along way but the network issues would make me wary
about anything 'legal' related unless I knew all the participants were on high speed connections. I help run classes in these type systems all the time and it's a constant battle to keep the instructor and all the participants connected and you can count on the first 30 - 45 minutes of the first session being eaten up by just testing everyone's connection and equipment. Also, be sure to schedule frequent breaks as interacting in these type of systems is really tiring and never make the overall session more than two hours. We've done four hour class sessions and they are painful! even though part of that time is just lab work and not lecture.</div><div><br></div><div>Good luck and let us know if you find a good FOSS alternative.</div><div><br></div><div>cheers,</div><div><br></div><div>Dinda</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><blockquote type="cite"><div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255,
255); font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; "><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Also, is attached a .jpg, if I didn't mention that already.</font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Thanks for any advice!</font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Marcilla =-)</font></div></div></div>-- <br>Ubuntu-Women mailing list<br><a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:Ubuntu-Women@lists.ubuntu.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:Ubuntu-Women@lists.ubuntu.com">Ubuntu-Women@lists.ubuntu.com</a><br>https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-women<br></blockquote></div><br></div></div></div><br><br> </div> </div> </div></body></html>