I got an email asking me to post this, it looks interesting and could be useful - Zoftilo Voice Chat - Our main goal with this project, is to create a voice chat client and server, that is easy to use, free for personal usage, and at a minimum capable of running on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows.
Mario of the project emailed it in:
Some of the many features will include:
Would you guys find this useful to use while gaming with your buddies? Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Mario of the project emailed it in:
QuoteHi,
We are Mario and Dennis and we are making Zoftilo Voice Chat.
Zoftilo is a multi platform VOIP client / server solution for Linux and other OS. We are doing this on our spare time and because of this, trying to raise funds by crowd funding at indiegogo.com. We wonder if there is any chance you can help us spread the word to make it possible to make this voice chat for as many OS as possible?
Campaign Page
Any help is appreciated as it has been very hard to get any visitors to the campaign. Such activity requires a large social network, wich is something we don't have.
The money will raise by the campaign will cover our costs for hardware, development tools and keeping them up to date. This means: software, development licenses, computer hardware, and additional assets. If people are generous we will try to make Zoftilo client versions for Android and IOS. Anything extra goes into developing games for Linux and Mac OS X.
Warm Regards
Mario Lindback
Some of the many features will include:
- Voice over IP communication with groups
- Password protected server
- Remote server administration
- Server controls codec & sound quality
- Push to Talk and Voice Activation
- SpeeX codec at 8Khz, 16Khz, 32Khz
- Dynamic limits for login attempts
- Dynamic channel creation
- Password protected channels
- User comments
- Mute sound and microphone
- Noise Reduction with highpass filter
- Dynamic Sound effects
- Color Selections
Would you guys find this useful to use while gaming with your buddies? Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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I still think Mangler is my fav Native Linux (Ventrilo) VOIP client.
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Both TeamSpeak and Mumble run on Linux, what is the benefit of getting another solution?
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moreover mumble is open source
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More options are always welcome; but I've got to say, the UI looks less than pretty and immediately puts me off.
I also don't think I would be able to get my gaming "clan" to switch from Teamspeak 3 any time soon.
I also don't think I would be able to get my gaming "clan" to switch from Teamspeak 3 any time soon.
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Alternatives is usually a good thing. And don't you all think Linux users deserves alternatives?
Zoftilo is not trying to be "better", just an alternative with minimalistic user interface and very easy to use. At the end of the day, I believe it usually comes down to a matter of taste.
@edgley thats a screen shot of an unfinished product =)
Anyway thanks alot for checking out the campaign.
[Campaign](http://igg.me/at/Zoftilo/x/2492701) Link to share
http://zoftilo.com
Zoftilo is not trying to be "better", just an alternative with minimalistic user interface and very easy to use. At the end of the day, I believe it usually comes down to a matter of taste.
@edgley thats a screen shot of an unfinished product =)
Anyway thanks alot for checking out the campaign.
[Campaign](http://igg.me/at/Zoftilo/x/2492701) Link to share
http://zoftilo.com
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Is it going to be free software? I honestly do not see the point in promoting an alternative piece of software to one that already works well for me and is free software anyway (which is definitely the best thing for a utility like this).
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Is it going to be free software? I honestly do not see the point in promoting an alternative piece of software to one that already works well for me and is free software anyway (which is definitely the best thing for a utility like this).Free yes
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I still think Mangler is my fav Native Linux (Ventrilo) VOIP client.Being it's own product, it's functionality is more similiar to ventrilo than the other voice chats available today.
Both TeamSpeak and Mumble run on Linux, what is the benefit of getting another solution?
Zoftilo will be an alternative. We are also gamers, and we want more alternatives that works on more platforms. We don't like many of the options available today.
moreover mumble is open source
Zoftilo is not open source. But as you can read on the campaign page, it is still free. And not as in max 5 users, more like 20-30 users. That number is not decided, and something people following the campaign is supposed to give feedback on (by mail).
Screen shot is what it is, a picture of something in progress.
Is it going to be free software? I honestly do not see the point in promoting an alternative piece of software to one that already works well for me and is free software anyway (which is definitely the best thing for a utility like this).
I am sure many enjoys mumble and other voice chats. I am also sure some wants something different. I know I do. And what I truly believe we all want, is more alternatives for Linux in many areas.
I hope this answers your questions. Our mail is available on the campaign page.
Regards
Mario Lindback
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Just to point out, when I say free software, it is because I read Stallman's essays people. ;)
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Just to point out, when I say free software, it is because I read Stallman's essays people.
I'll be honest, I can't stand that man :P
@edgley thats a screen shot of an unfinished product =)
I have no doubt :) However, it is your first impression that counts and right now, that's at the forefront -- as I say, I already know I wont be able to convert my clans admins to switch to anything that isn't Teamspeak; the fact is they are happy with MS Office and the like.
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I'll be honest, I can't stand that man
Desperately trying to repress the impulse to start another flame-war...
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Quote from edgleyI'll be honest, I can't stand that man
Desperately trying to repress the impulse to start another flame-war...
Aha ;) Best not, but I think he's definitely like Marmite...
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Yeah, I'm going to stick with Mumble. Open source, works great, minimal footprint and doesn't look this ugly. Also, what sort of free?
But in general, mumble is already there, didn't need an 11k crowdfunding campaign. So, yeah...
But in general, mumble is already there, didn't need an 11k crowdfunding campaign. So, yeah...
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I personally use Jitsi, requires a server, but is very awesome and free software!
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Mumble is open source and advanced already, better participate to it instead of creating another of the kind, especially if it doesn't bring anything new. Still might be interesting for you guys to involve yourself in a project, but well, it has to answer to people needs if you want them to give their money.
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Mumble is libre and gratis. I think I'll pass on this one.
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libre and gratis… french pawa =D
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nice to see alternatives imo.
i myself using teamspeak3 mostly, cause i find its features the best (except somewhat higher cpu usage than mumble)
mumble for me has some nice features missing or i havent just found them. for example adjusting peoples volume levels (not global volume).
will keep eye on the Zoftilo Voice Chat... lets see what comes out of it
i myself using teamspeak3 mostly, cause i find its features the best (except somewhat higher cpu usage than mumble)
mumble for me has some nice features missing or i havent just found them. for example adjusting peoples volume levels (not global volume).
will keep eye on the Zoftilo Voice Chat... lets see what comes out of it
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Personally I don't mind seeing an alternative, nothing bad can come out of it, but I was interested in hearing of new features. Seems like those don't exist?
Also Murmur(Mumble Server) seems to be very destructive to my Ubuntu server, so I will try this out, if I still need VoIP when this releases.
Also Murmur(Mumble Server) seems to be very destructive to my Ubuntu server, so I will try this out, if I still need VoIP when this releases.
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