- Tokbox
Tokbox is a startup providing free video calling,
video conferencing andinstant messaging services through an online application, similar toSkype . Tokbox also allows users to create video posts, similar to text-basedTwitter , that can be embedded on other web sites. The user can allow TokBox to access a buddy list from popularinstant message programs.Unique features
Unlike most video conferencing applications which require software to be installed on all computers involved, TokBox only requires that one person has a profile. This user can then send links to other users, through
e-mail or an instant message program, so that they can join the conference. No special software is necessary because the service utilizesAdobe Flash .Tokbox does not limit the number of people involved in a video conference, although the company states that 20-25 computers is the useful limit.
Video messages can be recorded and sent to other Tokbox users or any
e-mail address .Video calls can be made to other Tokbox users, or IM buddies which are loaded into TokBox.
Video chat and multiple person
instant messaging text chat.External links
* [http://www.tokbox.com Tokbox home page]
* [http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2326578,00.asp PC Magazine article "Tokbox AIR"]
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