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April 14, 2008

Screen sharing tools

Paul Pival of the Distant Librarian always has useful tools and sites for virtual reference purposes.  A while back he posted a few times with links to a few screen sharing tools that I finally got around to testing.  Below are a few of the others he and I have also looked at and vetted:

  • Yugma: Screen sharing service with Skype integration and free teleconferencing with archiving and shared file space.  I really like this one, having had experience with it twice (and once in front of an audience of hundreds!).
  • LiveLink: Free screen sharing service
  • TeamViewer: Windows-only free and for-pay screen sharing services with chat and file transfer
  • DimDim: Free online meeting service
  • WebHuddle: Free screen sharing service with chat
  • Unyte: Free and for-pay screen sharing services (free service is limited to two people per session)

A 2006 list of screen sharing tools on Kolabora offers many more, some of which are defunct but most of which are still around.  A 2007 list of screen sharing tools from MakeUseOf offers another list.  Check them out if you're looking for more options to choose from.

I know there are other screen sharing tools out there, so if you know of some please mention them here, especially if you have had good or bad experiences with them.  Dish the dirt! :)

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We hope you’ll take a look at Glance: www.glance.net. We provide a very easy-to-use screen sharing service. Show a PC or Mac screen, up to 100 guests on any OS. Low flat-rate pricing, Free Trial.

Posted by: Ed Hardebeck | April18, 2008

Hi Sarah,

I work in a university library and downstairs we have a large computer room where the university's IT Helpdesk is located. Those guys have to assist students and staff, including us librarians, with computer issues such as email, student accounts, etc.
They use a screen sharing program called Mikogo. They can view the screen of the staff member or student and fix the problem. I asked the IT helpdesk, and they told me that it's a free program. http://www.mikogo.com
I think it is similar to the programs you mentioned.

Great site, by the way. Keep it up.

Ashleigh

Posted by: Ashleigh P. | April18, 2008

I have found LogMeIn to be very user-friendly and a marvelous tool. It was recommended by our library automation software tech support people.

Posted by: G Healy | April16, 2008

i also enjoy yugma. i've been using it for many months and have been completely satisfied with both the product and their customer care!

Posted by: Reggie | April15, 2008

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Posted by: Ron C | April14, 2008

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