cranky Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 hey everyone, i have been thinking about something, and i thought i would throw it out there and see if anyone was interested. sometimes, it is difficult to ask and answer questions, and try to explain things typing. sometimes asking and answering questions can take days. so, i told linda about a program i use to communicate with friends. it's called teamspeak, and i have put a server up. it's pretty simple, all you really need is a microphone and speakers, or, preferably a headset with a mic. you just download this small program and connect, and you can talk, not type!!! if anyone is interested, let me know. the server is up and running, and i will help anyone who needs help getting it set up and working. it's free, simple, and much easier to explain a technique, ask questions, or just tallk to each other. let me know, and i will get you the information, and assist you if needed!! dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandykidsaturn Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 i love this idea!! I use ventrilo for gaming purposes and it's great! What a wonderful idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 We're on dialup with a simple laptop that taxes our technilogical abilities, so I have to depend on reading & typing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parisbabe Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Would that be the same type of program as Skype? I think Yahoo has the same kind of program too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranky Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 wendy, i haven't used skype, so i don't know. this is just voice, but you can have many people on at a time. there are also different channels, so if somebody wants to discuss something different, they can switch to a different channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin1056 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 if i can download it and get talking anyone can Its fun!!! and also as Cranky said its so much easier to talk and explain a problem than typing it....but i still have trouble with building terms... Cranky ... " whats the problem" Me..."ya know them flappy thingies on the roof" I think its a great idea for those that want to join us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 We use Skype to talk to (and see) our son when he's overseas. It's great! However, with the condition my computer is in, I've been afraid to load any new software on it...it might implode! It would be great for someone who just wants something explained. But for most things, it's really nice to have it in writing someplace where I can go back and refer to it later when the question or problem comes up for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 IMO the voice feature would serve a function similar to our defunct chatroom. Any of that can occur off-Forum. I like being able to rummage through the archives to locate how-to info, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujurodgers Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I thought of using such a program a few years ago with my job (seasonal researching and writing papers online) but i write far more intelligently than i talk LOL and I would feel so odd talking to myself! I know several people that love this though! and of course I have dial up so not much works well, or quickly, here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranky Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 well, if anyone wants to join us, the program is called teamspeak.... http://www.teamspeak.com/?page=downloads just download the client version for your computer, mine was windows 32 bit, just make sure you get the client version, for most of you it will be the 1st or 2nd on the list. unzip and install the address is 98.167.195.106 the port is 9987 choose your nickname, and put in the password (greenleaf) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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