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In the area of [[video conferencing]] or [[wp:Category:Teleconferencing|Teleconferencing]], there are some big names like Webex or Citrix's "GoToMeeting" ([[wp:GoToMeeting]]) that garner most of the market share. Newer companies such However, newer technology has pushed the envelop of what's possible, as well as "Wired Red" offer products pushing down costs to provide make video conferencing [1] too. It's great to see these products and services, however there is always a limitation on what platform the software runs on and/or the solutions are still costlymore ubiquitous. Enter the free software video conferencing systems. Right price, fuller technology support and more features than proprietary systems. The truly "free software" video conferencing market is a relatively unheard of category, but raising eyebrows for venture capitalists and [[wp:Category:Telecommuting|telecommuters]] alike.

While pure [[wp:VoIP]] systems like [[wp:Asterisk_(PBX)|Asterisk]] handle telephone requirements, DimDim is other software comes into play to deliver the whole enchilada of video meetings. One such company and product leading the video conferencing marketwas DimDim, but they got swallowed up by Salesforce back in 2011. What makes these new applications compelling is that they not only allow voice communication, but they also do video and allow desktop or application sharing between groups (not just a two-party phone call). The age of telecommuting is here.* http://www.dimdim.com/

Some in the "freeno cost" as in cost category are still can be pretty good choicesif you accept their limitations. The most ubiquitous Skype is in this category is Skype. Skype is not "free software" because it's not openThey were acquired by Microsoft, and are largely regarded as a listening device for the NSA. But it does do voice and videoSo, if you don't care who is listening in on your calls, then Skype could be right for you. WeGoogle Hangouts could be good for you if you don'll add t ever need more about Skype laterthan 10 people in a call.

  For enterprise use, [1] httphttps://www.wiredredgnugk.org/ GNU Gatekeeper] is GPL licensed server software that compares to proprietary offerings like [https://zoom.comus/ Zoom] or [https:/video-conferencing/bluejeans.com BlueJeans]