[Users] Weekly Meeting Venue

[Ian Hinder]

On 11 Jan 2016, at 18:02, Frank Loeffler <knarf at cct.lsu.edu> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> Due to today's and past problem with the phone line, we wondered if
> another venue for the weekly call would provide better quality, while
> still being a stable solution.
> 
> Google Hangouts in particular were mentioned. The most severe limitation
> that came up in today's discussion (in such a hangout) was the limit to
> 10 participants. We rarely, but sometimes, exceed that. Another
> potential down-side is that you might have to use (and thus, have) an
> account with Google.

It is also not clear whether this limit applies to audio-only calls, or only for video.  We don't need video.  Does anyone know what the limits are?

> Before we try switching to a Google Hangout as regular venue for the
> call, we would like to ask the community:
> 
> - Would this be a prevent *you* from calling in? If so, why?
> - Are there any other potential down-sides we might not have thought of?
> - Are there better alternatives?

--
Ian Hinder
http://members.aei.mpg.de/ianhin

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