If you ever have to give presentations or need to view someone’s computer remotely, you have to run through some type of web meeting/remote desktop sharing suite. While there are tons out there, a really promising service is Dimdim.
Dimdim allows you to host web meetings for up to 20 people (using the free edition) with no software required. The Dimdim client runs entirely through your browser via Flash with only a small client needing to be installed to share your desktop. Additionally, all services are hosted by Dimdim’s servers so all you have to do is just sign up and you are ready to go.
If all you need is to share your desktop for presentations, Dimdim is a viable replacement for GoToMeeting, WebEx and other self hosted products. Considering the price point of these solutions, Dimdim could literally save you hundreds to thousands per year.
Has anyone out there tried Dimdim? If so, what do you think about it?
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Hello Jason,
Thanks for the small write up about Dimdim. As you have rightly mentioned, Dimdim is free for up-to 20 attendees and is completely browser based. It will be great if your readers share their views about Dimdim.
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Another good collaboration tool to consider is RHUB’s TurboMeeting (http://www.rhubcom.com). You can do meetings, seminars, remote support and access with it. They have web based attendance options as well that support people with and without flash. They’re not free, but they do offer a free trial and their product isn’t that expensive.
I’ve personally used TeamViewer in the past. Good program if all you need is to share your screen, or do a bit of support.
http://www.teamviewer.com/index.aspx