[BaseCamp] If you want to test your Webex setup early

[Jerry White]

Chris,

The application will install a plug-in to your web browser. So yes, there
is something to download. Also the application uses pop-ups. Some browsers
have settings that prevent pop-ups. These will need to be bypassed. It's
usually easy to do, but there's no one-size-fits-all answer I can give you.
Everyone's setup is different.

Webex is widely used in corporate settings, where there's a IT staff that
makes sure this stuff works on everyone's computer. In our case we have
"bring your own device" and each person is responsible for making it work.
That's why we're giving you extra time to figure it out. There are plenty
of technical folks on the list, so if you have problems post them to the
list and the techies will try to help.

So why are we using Webex if it sometimes is a hassle? Because it's what my
company uses, and I get to host this shin-dig for free. If someone else
wants to set up the next one using a different app, they are more than
welcome. Please do.

Jerry

On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 10:51 PM, <crasmussen at carolina.rr.com> wrote:

> Jerry,
>
> I asked this earlier but I haven't seen a clear answer:
> Please confirm, there is nothing I need to download to my computer.  The
> software is Host driven simular to loging into a tech support place where
> they "grab" your screen.
>
> I've gone to the link and get an error message which, from what I've read
> will "go away" tomorrow when you go live (at 7AM PST 10AM EST) for setup
> and familiarization and then for the actual presentation  (at 9AM PST Noon
> EST)
>
> Thanks for the patience with this NOOB
>
> Chris
> ---- Jerry White <jerrywhite518 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > There have been many questions about the technology we are using
> tomorrow.
> > We have many first time users of Webex. To give people plenty of time, I
> > will open the conference call at 7:00 AM PT tomorrow. That is TWO HOURS
> > before the start of the call.
> >
> > I recommend using this time to log in to the video and audio calls. Once
> > you have successfully joined, you can disconnect and hang up, and
> reconnect
> > at showtime.
> >
> > Jerry
> >
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