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=Info on Skype and Mikogo=

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Mikogo and Skype: Creating seamless Web conferences with screen sharing, voice, instant chat, and video – without paying a cent!
At times it is impossible to be in the right place at the right time. However with Mikogo you are now able to meet freely on the Internet at any time and from any place. A hassle-free easy-to-use screen sharing application, Mikogo allows users to organize and join free online meetings from any PC over the Internet and share each others’ screens. Sounds simple, and it is. Thanks to the Skype Partnership, Mikogo provides a way for users to incorporate free screen sharing within a Skype conference call. Together, Mikogo and Skype provide the perfect Web conferencing solution, complete with Internet calls, screen sharing, instant chat, and video. And at no cost!

What is Mikogo?
Developed as a free tool with the private user in mind, Mikogo provides an easy-to-use online meeting tool, equipped with valuable features to ensure the perfect desktop sharing experience. During a meeting, users are able to: You can invite up to 10 participants to any Mikogo free online meeting under a secure connection. Mikogo employs the superior 256-bit AES end-to-end encryption, ensuring the safety of all data.
 * 1) Share each others’ screens.
 * 2) Switch presenter – let a meeting participant share their own screen.
 * 3) Access remote keyboard and mouse control – the current presenter may grant control of their screen to another user at any time.
 * 4) Transfer files – the organizer and guests can send files of up to 200MB to each other
 * 5) Select applications - Got an open application which is not required for the meeting? Select to hide it.
 * 6) Pause transmission – take a meeting break and suspend the transfer of screen data.

When to use Mikogo
Mikogo is the ideal solution for online meetings, Web presentations, product demonstrations, sales pitches, remote support, e-learning, webinars, and much more. Take charge of those online team meetings with this reliable professional solution. Provide efficient tech support by remotely controlling another’s desktop. Or simply get some friends together online and show them a few of your recent happy snaps! At times when we wish to meet with a colleague, customer, friend, or family member, it can simply be impossible and sometimes unnecessary to meet face-to-face. With the rise and ease of Internet access, it comes as no surprise that people are seeking meeting solutions from the Web. We all know that a picture tells a thousand words, but can we bring some life to those words...? =Welcome the new Skype Extra: Mikogo Free Online Meetings= Mikogo’s new Skype Extra provides the perfect Web conferencing solution with free screen sharing and phone calls together for no cost. With the Mikogo Skype Extra you can invite up to 10 participants to any Mikogo screen sharing session directly from your Skype UI. Now all Skype users have access to high quality screen sharing in real time and in true color quality. The Mikogo features provide endless possibilities. You can switch the presenter, to allow one of your Skype contacts to host the meeting. By accessing the remote control feature, you or another Skype contact can control the presenter’s keyboard and mouse remotely. In fact all of the Mikogo features are available for free when using the Skype Extra. Also there are no configurations or network/firewall changes, making it very easy to get started and to use.

Is it really free?
Yes. There is no reason why screen sharing should be limited to those with deep pockets. With Mikogo and Skype, you can forget about the financial element and leave that part to us. Both Mikogo and the Mikogo Skype Extra are 100% free for all users with no hidden catches, allowing you to focus on hosting a great online meeting.