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Description
Ekiga, which was originally called GnomeMeeting, is a free and open-source application that provides SoftPhone, video conferencing, and instant messaging capabilities via the Internet. It offers high-definition sound and video quality comparable to that of DVDs. Utilizing the two main telephony standards, SIP and H.323, it ensures compatibility with a wide range of service providers along with various hardware and software solutions. The application made its debut in 2001 under its former name as part of a graduation project. At that time, technologies like voice over IP, IP telephony, and videoconferencing were still emerging and not widely adopted, unlike today. The GNU/Linux desktop environment was still developing, and multimedia functionalities were very limited. Many webcam drivers had significant issues, ALSA was yet to be introduced, and achieving full-duplex audio posed challenges. Performance was often a concern, particularly due to the prevalence of proprietary codecs. Despite these technological hurdles, Ekiga emerged as a pioneering solution! Its early introduction laid the groundwork for advancements in communication tools that we often take for granted today.
Description
gedit serves as the text editor for the GNOME desktop environment, prioritizing user-friendliness through its default simple interface. Users can access more sophisticated functionalities by activating various plugins, thanks to a versatile plugin architecture that allows for the dynamic incorporation of new advanced features. This adaptability makes gedit a powerful tool for both casual users and those requiring more complex capabilities.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Asterisk
Yes
C
No
C++
No
CSS
No
Drupal
Yes
HTML
No
Java
No
JavaScript
No
Markdown
No
Perl
No
Integrations
Asterisk
No
C
Yes
C++
Yes
CSS
Yes
Drupal
No
HTML
Yes
Java
Yes
JavaScript
Yes
Markdown
Yes
Perl
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Ekiga
Founded
2001
Country
United States
Website
www.ekiga.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
The GNOME Project
Founded
2005
Website
wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Gedit
Product Features
Softphone
Audio / Video Conferencing
Yes
Call Logging
No
Call Recording
No
Call Transfer
No
Caller Identification
No
Chat / Messaging
Yes
Contact Management
No
Fax Management
No
Product Features
Code Editors
API
No
Auto-Complete
No
Code Folding
No
Column Editing
No
Customizable Themes
No
Debugging
No
Formatting / Table Editing
No
Keyboard Shortcuts
No
Multi-Monitor Editing
No
Syntax Highlighting
No
WYSIWYG
No
Text Editors
API
Yes
Auto-Complete
Yes
Code Folding
Yes
Column Editing
Yes
Customizable Themes
Yes
Debugging
Yes
Formatting / Table Editing
Yes
Keyboard Shortcuts
Yes
Multi-Monitor Editing
Yes
Syntax Highlighting
Yes
WYSIWYG
No