[Hidden-tech] Zoom vs. Hangouts ?

[Shel Horowitz]

I can't really discuss the technology, but I can tell you why I upgraded to
the $15 (actually $16, with the tax) Zoom plan two weeks ago:

   1. I don't really trust either Google or Facebook with my personal data.
   They know far too much already, and I'd rather be working with a company
   that is independent of them (and of Microsoft, so Skype is not my best
   choice either)
   2. The interface is reasonably intuitive
   3. In my experience, it is fairly robust. Yes, the connection will go
   funky sometimes, but much less often than Skype and without losing the call
   completely.
   4. Recording option is built in (I had bought a stand-alone Skype
   recorder years ago)

BTW, if you only have one other person on the call, freebie Zoom DOESN'T
cut off after 40 minutes. But if you have three or more, it does, and with
no warning.

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On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 1:38 PM ed--- via Hidden-discuss <
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:

> HT hive,
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> In the current climate, organizations are doing more virtual meetings.
> Because the length of our meetings tends to be more than 40 minutes, using
> Zoom for me would require a paid subscription; the next level above "Free"
> is $15/month. Someone suggested Google Hangouts. Is there also a threshold
> between free and paid? If there is, what is the basis? Number of
> participants, duration of conference, etc.? What's your experience?
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> Thanks for any info. Private response is OK, although perhaps other
> Hidden-Techies are facing the same type of choice.
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