How do web conferencing programs work?
A wide variety of web conferencing programs are available on the market. The simplest use chat and instant messaging programs host text-based group discussions. More sophisticated programs exchange visual information using webcams and streaming video and allow people to share documents online. Some programs are entirely computer- and Internet-based, and others use the telephone system to distribute audio content. Web conferencing programs combine tools already common to web pages and Internet communication. They bundle these tools into one interface to create an interactive meeting environment. These tools include: • HTML, XML and ASP markup • Java scripts • Flash animation • instant messaging • Streaming audio and video Companies
