VRS software for Linux?

Watermelon · 08-28-2009, 04:13 PM

With the upcoming November FCC deadline ( Deadline for VRS and IP Relay Users to Obtain Ten-Digit Numbers Delayed Until November 12, 2009 ), does anyone know about any VRS software that would run on Linux (Fedora, Ubuntu, etc)? Or are Linux users out of luck and would need to boot up into Windows (via native or virtual) and do all the VRS in Windows, with Viable Vision, P3, etc. ?

vwbug19 · 09-21-2009, 04:38 AM

oh well i did tried that linux videophone versions and they are all sip and cost $$ to use sip service i did manage to run sightspeed dellchat window version running under wine in linux as for other windoze vp apps they have problem running under wine sigh!! they better start making linux version ,u know macosx is gnu linux ! and xmeeting is an example

Excedio · 09-22-2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vwbug19

*snip*u know macosx is gnu linux*snip*

Mac OSX is not GNU/Linux. Do they looks and act similar...yes. Mac OSX's kernel is Unix based, but noy GNU/Lunix. The Mac OS X kernel is called XNU, which is more closely related to BSD than anything.

Try using Ekiga, It's free.

rnsxypapa3 · 12-17-2010, 04:56 PM

anyone tried LINPHONE? it works on any OS point to point.. even IP address from vp to Linphone.. try it..

MacFreak · 12-19-2010, 06:07 PM

Linux are sucks!

**Smithtr** · 12-19-2010, 07:51 PM

that is old news!! I think so might!

purplecatty · 12-24-2010, 12:53 AM

try using iwrelay.com/cloud... It works! on linux. NO issue on my Ubuntu 10.10 which I am using now. I'm Happy now!!

Catty

churnd · 12-27-2010, 03:14 PM

I would definitely stick with Convo Anywhere: Convo Anywhere.

All you need is Flash, & Flash works in Linux.

rnsxypapa3 · 12-28-2010, 12:24 PM

does convo and iwrelay cloud works as convo to vp, or etc? just wonder that would be blast..

posts from hell · 01-02-2011, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnsxypapa3

does convo and iwrelay cloud works as convo to vp, or etc? just wonder that would be blast..

nope

MacFreak · 01-02-2011, 10:11 AM

I thought Convo using html5 that allow us to use without flash?

RedWolf · 01-04-2011, 11:39 PM

You can use Convo if you use Firefox in Linux. It should work if you have webcam set up in Linux. Find it in Convo

PowerON · 01-05-2011, 10:03 AM

Why ask for VRS software on Linux? I thought Linux are suppose be super-brain on how to built own from scratch. I find it sad.

RedWolf · 01-05-2011, 09:59 PM

I guess Convo is the only one that can have VRS on Linux which Firefox can work in there. Linux is only an open source operating system much different than Micro$oft. :shrug:

purplecatty · 01-10-2011, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerON

Why ask for VRS software on Linux? I thought Linux are suppose be super-brain on how to built own from scratch. I find it sad.

Yeah, VRS software developer aren't trying to learn Linux Programming that they could have new software in Linux's Software repository or Software Center in Ubuntu. Sad isn't it. They're not aggressive enough to jump in and be the "first". I"ve sent strongly worded message to ZVRS and I have not heard it from them yet. Any Linux programmers out there, reverse engineer those 'doz' software

(j/k)

Cloud relay like Conovo or IWrelay are better than NONE!!! As long as you have good webcam that works with Linux and up to date Flashplayer are all you need. Simple as it.

Catty

LinuxGold · 06-05-2012, 07:52 AM

The thing about Linux is, it is "UNIX" equivalent Operating System. UNIX was made to provide robust services i.e. web server, email server, file server, ftp server, etc. Back in old days UNIX was created to help automate the telephone systems which eventually led to network system. Since then it progressed into satellites, military mainframes and other mission-critical systems and linking them together. UNIX are built from scratch starting from NETWORK. Since network is so important to our needs, an operating system MUST BE reliable. They are used transparently, therefore general population do not use them, because UNIX doesn't benefit their common needs.

Windows and Mac (before OSX) was from scratch starting from GRAPHICAL user interface (GUI). GUI's objectives are to allow user to perform their duties with ease i.e. word processors, spread sheet and so on. Since there are so many low-end users, those operating systems became so popular. Mac looked at UNIX as the most reliable operating system and decided to include it into their software, which is a smart move. =)

So why do I use Linux? It is because Linux, like UNIX counterparts, provides utilities that I find so useful as a tool to do various tasks that helps me to accomplish things in little time. Such as awk, sed, grep, MySQL, and etc. It helps me to automate batch processes something that it will take you HOURS to do on Windows even with EXPENSIVE software.

Now my point here is, neither Linux nor Windows suck, they exist for a specific reason. So, in this case, unfortunately, since Linux is (still) NOT widely used by general population, there are not enough demand for VRS providers to produce necessary software for Linux.

MacFreak · 06-11-2012, 03:29 PM

Case closed!

NitroHonda · 07-08-2012, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinuxGold

The thing about Linux is, it is "UNIX" equivalent Operating System. UNIX was made to provide robust services i.e. web server, email server, file server, ftp server, etc. Back in old days UNIX was created to help automate the telephone systems which eventually led to network system. Since then it progressed into satellites, military mainframes and other mission-critical systems and linking them together. UNIX are built from scratch starting from NETWORK. Since network is so important to our needs, an operating system MUST BE reliable. They are used transparently, therefore general population do not use them, because UNIX doesn't benefit their common needs.

Windows and Mac (before OSX) was from scratch starting from GRAPHICAL user interface (GUI). GUI's objectives are to allow user to perform their duties with ease i.e. word processors, spread sheet and so on. Since there are so many low-end users, those operating systems became so popular. Mac looked at UNIX as the most reliable operating system and decided to include it into their software, which is a smart move. =)

So why do I use Linux? It is because Linux, like UNIX counterparts, provides utilities that I find so useful as a tool to do various tasks that helps me to accomplish things in little time. Such as awk, sed, grep, MySQL, and etc. It helps me to automate batch processes something that it will take you HOURS to do on Windows even with EXPENSIVE software.

Now my point here is, neither Linux nor Windows suck, they exist for a specific reason. So, in this case, unfortunately, since Linux is (still) NOT widely used by general population, there are not enough demand for VRS providers to produce necessary software for Linux.

Sure but not enough demand is a copout and untrue. Creating this software is absolutely no trouble for them considering all that's available. I have reached out to Mint open source programmers to see if we can get this solved. I've got some nibbles so... hopefully they will have a solution because I really am not a fan of the Convo nor ZVRS interfaces. I prefer Purple as it isn't as much of a hog as the others. I'm thumping it old school netbook-style as portability is the most important thing for me as my office is essentially my truck.

Linphone works very well when calling other VP users. I have not had much success with Ekiga but that's probably due to me being a bit new to Linux. Actually, I'm not new... I just haven't used it in several years. I've switched back because I am utilizing it for my business. Give me a couple weeks to get my ears wet. It's like riding a bicycle.

Keiro · 07-31-2012, 05:44 PM

... Well then. I guess it's time I have our developers look into building something for our Linux users... I'm one of them, but that's mostly for our servers, not desktop users.

We'll be checking out how we handle this.

soulchill · 08-09-2012, 08:56 PM

Some of the clients I've seen look like white label of Counterpath's Bria software (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS). They have a Linux version X-Lite. Very good SIP stack, highly configurable, and compatible with lots of softswitches and proxies out there. Not sure of the code availability for X-Lite if you are looking to do mods.

08-28-2009, 04:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Watermelon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 103	VRS software for Linux? With the upcoming November FCC deadline ( Deadline for VRS and IP Relay Users to Obtain Ten-Digit Numbers Delayed Until November 12, 2009 ), does anyone know about any VRS software that would run on Linux (Fedora, Ubuntu, etc)? Or are Linux users out of luck and would need to boot up into Windows (via native or virtual) and do all the VRS in Windows, with Viable Vision, P3, etc. ?

12-19-2010, 06:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
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09-21-2009, 04:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
vwbug19 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 206	oh well i did tried that linux videophone versions and they are all sip and cost $$ to use sip service i did manage to run sightspeed dellchat window version running under wine in linux as for other windoze vp apps they have problem running under wine sigh!! they better start making linux version ,u know macosx is gnu linux ! and xmeeting is an example

12-17-2010, 04:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
rnsxypapa3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 16	anyone tried LINPHONE? it works on any OS point to point.. even IP address from vp to Linphone.. try it..

12-24-2010, 12:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
purplecatty Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Center of the USA Posts: 3,609	try using iwrelay.com/cloud... It works! on linux. NO issue on my Ubuntu 10.10 which I am using now. I'm Happy now!! Catty

12-27-2010, 03:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
churnd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 6	I would definitely stick with Convo Anywhere: Convo Anywhere. All you need is Flash, & Flash works in Linux.

12-28-2010, 12:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
rnsxypapa3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 16	does convo and iwrelay cloud works as convo to vp, or etc? just wonder that would be blast..

01-04-2011, 11:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
RedWolf Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,795	You can use Convo if you use Firefox in Linux. It should work if you have webcam set up in Linux. Find it in Convo

01-05-2011, 09:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
RedWolf Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,795	I guess Convo is the only one that can have VRS on Linux which Firefox can work in there. Linux is only an open source operating system much different than Micro$oft. :shrug:

06-05-2012, 07:52 AM	#16 (permalink)
LinuxGold Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elkton, MD Posts: 2,463	The thing about Linux is, it is "UNIX" equivalent Operating System. UNIX was made to provide robust services i.e. web server, email server, file server, ftp server, etc. Back in old days UNIX was created to help automate the telephone systems which eventually led to network system. Since then it progressed into satellites, military mainframes and other mission-critical systems and linking them together. UNIX are built from scratch starting from NETWORK. Since network is so important to our needs, an operating system MUST BE reliable. They are used transparently, therefore general population do not use them, because UNIX doesn't benefit their common needs. Windows and Mac (before OSX) was from scratch starting from GRAPHICAL user interface (GUI). GUI's objectives are to allow user to perform their duties with ease i.e. word processors, spread sheet and so on. Since there are so many low-end users, those operating systems became so popular. Mac looked at UNIX as the most reliable operating system and decided to include it into their software, which is a smart move. =) So why do I use Linux? It is because Linux, like UNIX counterparts, provides utilities that I find so useful as a tool to do various tasks that helps me to accomplish things in little time. Such as awk, sed, grep, MySQL, and etc. It helps me to automate batch processes something that it will take you HOURS to do on Windows even with EXPENSIVE software. Now my point here is, neither Linux nor Windows suck, they exist for a specific reason. So, in this case, unfortunately, since Linux is (still) NOT widely used by general population, there are not enough demand for VRS providers to produce necessary software for Linux.

06-11-2012, 03:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
MacFreak Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 366	Case closed! __________________ Chic not geek

07-31-2012, 05:44 PM	#19 (permalink)
Keiro Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 129	... Well then. I guess it's time I have our developers look into building something for our Linux users... I'm one of them, but that's mostly for our servers, not desktop users. We'll be checking out how we handle this. __________________ EidolonHost - Shared Hosting \| VPS Servers \| Dedicated Servers Fully Managed Hosting Solutions \| 100% Network Uptime \| 24/7 Live Support Server Hardware: Fully Owned \| Email Us: Sales[at]EidolonHost.com \| Visit Us: http://eidolonhost.com

08-09-2012, 08:56 PM	#20 (permalink)
soulchill Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 569	Some of the clients I've seen look like white label of Counterpath's Bria software (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS). They have a Linux version X-Lite. Very good SIP stack, highly configurable, and compatible with lots of softswitches and proxies out there. Not sure of the code availability for X-Lite if you are looking to do mods.

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