What Is a Net Meeting?
A Net Meeting is a web conference in which the participants connect using voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) via the software application NetMeeting. NetMeeting is developed, manufactured and marketed by Microsoft.
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Uses
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NetMeeting is commonly used when all participants of a meeting are not in the same location. It is popular with many companies who have multiple locations, have employees who work from home or from client locations, and with companies who hold meetings with business partners.
Features
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NetMeeting can be used for giving presentations and sharing files. Another feature is desktop sharing, which allows remote access to a computer. This is often used for remote technical support.
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Operating System Compatibility
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On Microsoft's website, NetMeeting is listed as being compatible with the following operating systems: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 98 and Windows 95.
Alternatives
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Microsoft's replacements for Net Meeting include Windows Live Messenger and Windows Meeting Space. Web-conferencing software is also available from other vendors.
Tip
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NetMeeting is available, but hidden, on Windows XP. To access, click on "Start", then "Run." Type "conf" into the text box on click OK. Once the NetMeeting wizard appears, follow the prompts to set up and access the application.
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Resources
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