Part of my day job involves doing demos of our product. The tool I have been using is WebEx, mainly out of habit more than any other reason. WebEx, though, has a few faults, such as price and lack of Linux supoprt – a significant drawback for a company like mine with Linux-based products.
A coworker recommended GatherPlace. I tried it out today and am pleased with the results. It is more affordable than other solutions, has support for Windows and Mac presenters, and supports Windows, Mac, and Linux clients through its Java application. Though Linux isn’t supported for the presenter, GatherPlace does allow Linux clients to take control of the presentation, which is the next best thing.
If you’re looking for a web service that gives Linux a little more respect, give GatherPlace a test drive.