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Breeze Comparison
Macromedia Breeze AlternativesEdTech 650Fall 2004Susan Connell and Jerry Marino
Alternative Products
WebExMicrosoft LiveMeeting (Placeware)Windows NetMeetingInstant Messenger Programs from
Microsoft, Yahoo! and othersSee comparison details at:
http://soozzone.com/650breezecomp.htm
WebEx Meeting Center
Current market leader in online collaboration & conferencing tools
Multipoint video & audio conferencing Integration with Microsoft Office and Outlook Compatibility issues with non-Windows OS Hosted web conferencing model Cost: $100-$200/seat/month or
33¢/user/minute; no server option
Microsoft Live Meeting
Recently purchased from PlacewareLimited Microsoft Office integration at
this timeLimited rich media capabilityWindows OS onlyOriented to one-to-many presentationsCost: $75/seat/month or 35¢/user/minute
Windows NetMeeting
Internet Conferencing LightLimited capabilitiesLimited compatibilityCost: Free Windows component
Instant Messaging
Live text chat with limited video and file transfer capability
Ubiquitous with many variations (Yahoo!, Microsoft, AOL, iChat)
Low bandwidth requirementsMost platforms supportedFree
Macromedia Breeze
Video Conferencing, Training and Offline Presentations
Supports wide variety of rich media Multi-platform compatible for most functions Easy user interface Cost: $375/5-users/month, 32¢/user/minute,
annual subscriptions, licensed software available for non-hosted use
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