Ekiga launched its 4th update and now it is the perfect alternative to skype, the updated version is improved a lot and is available for both Windows and Ubuntu users. Ekiga is the default Voice over Internet Protocol device(VoIP).
The update brings a brand-new interface with an improved roster, revamped chat and accounts windows and a separate call window. It also brings along a faster startup as compared to its predecessor. Ekiga 4.0 also has better GNOME 3 integration with better notifications and the tray icon has been removed.
New Features and Updated Improvements:
1) Completely new user interface with improved roster,
2) separate call window and improved chat window and accounts window
3) Added RTP TOS support
4) New PulseAudio plugin
5) Better GNOME 3 integration with improved notifications and tray icon removal
6) Improve audio accuracy on some audio cards
7) Reduced startup time
8) Themeable icons
9) New audio codecs: SILK (used by skype), G.722.1 (aka Siren 7), G.722.2 (aka GSM-AMR Wide band)
10) Video codecs changes: H.264 optimisations
11) Fixes in the call history
12) Call auto-answer
13) Partial support for handling multiple video streams (H.239)
14) Add a new assistant page with an introduction to accounts
15) Various usability fixes:
i) hitting enter in the roster will trigger a call,
ii) added mnemonics to various parts of the UI,
iii) improved Enter key usage in chat (use shift-Enter for soft Enter),
iv) optimized UI for small screens,
v) added several tooltips
16) Several HIG strings related fixes
17) Converted many dependencies as plugins: evolution-data-server, avahi, ldap, ...
18) Fixes in the LDAP plugin
19) Many fixes in the experimental Jabber/XMPP and GStreamer plugins
20) Improved notifications when detecting a new audio device
21) Updated manual
Try the latest release of Ekiga here Click here to download the software.
The update brings a brand-new interface with an improved roster, revamped chat and accounts windows and a separate call window. It also brings along a faster startup as compared to its predecessor. Ekiga 4.0 also has better GNOME 3 integration with better notifications and the tray icon has been removed.
New Features and Updated Improvements:
1) Completely new user interface with improved roster,
2) separate call window and improved chat window and accounts window
3) Added RTP TOS support
4) New PulseAudio plugin
5) Better GNOME 3 integration with improved notifications and tray icon removal
6) Improve audio accuracy on some audio cards
7) Reduced startup time
8) Themeable icons
9) New audio codecs: SILK (used by skype), G.722.1 (aka Siren 7), G.722.2 (aka GSM-AMR Wide band)
10) Video codecs changes: H.264 optimisations
11) Fixes in the call history
12) Call auto-answer
13) Partial support for handling multiple video streams (H.239)
14) Add a new assistant page with an introduction to accounts
15) Various usability fixes:
i) hitting enter in the roster will trigger a call,
ii) added mnemonics to various parts of the UI,
iii) improved Enter key usage in chat (use shift-Enter for soft Enter),
iv) optimized UI for small screens,
v) added several tooltips
16) Several HIG strings related fixes
17) Converted many dependencies as plugins: evolution-data-server, avahi, ldap, ...
18) Fixes in the LDAP plugin
19) Many fixes in the experimental Jabber/XMPP and GStreamer plugins
20) Improved notifications when detecting a new audio device
21) Updated manual
Try the latest release of Ekiga here Click here to download the software.
