Comments on: Open Source Virtual Whiteboards and Dimdim Review

By: Braintiller

Braintiller — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:44:00 +0000

Thank you so much for the review. I too have heard good news about Dimdim but I don’t have experience with it. I am using RHUB remote desktop solution. It worked fine for me. A simple and convenient system with no downloads at all!

By: amit

amit — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:14:30 +0000

I tried Dimdim today and found it much better than most of the tools i have used . The speed issue which has been reported by some of the people was not there. I am really impressed with the tool and would start using it.
The tool does not have any rich text editor for mathematical formulas which is mostly required for the school . I would request the development team to consider it in their future releases.
Amit

By: Chuck @ Webinar Review

Chuck @ Webinar Review — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:09:13 +0000

I just found Dimdim and am going through an eval as well. Your overview seems spot on from what I’ve found. I’ll follow-up with anything I see or experience. Thanks!

By: Robin

Robin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:12:33 +0000

I have been trying unsuccessfully for months to use DimDim with what I would consider standard PowerPoint presentations. Presentations that I will admit are large, (6-10Meg) and I cannot get the DimDim servers to convert the PPT files without timing out. I cannot find anywhere on there web page where they state a limitation, but it exists. If they cannot convert the presetation within approximately 2 mionutes, the DimDim service times out. The technical support has not been very helpful and, unless they make some major changes, this will not be a business grade service.

Also, I have tried repeatedly to call the number listed on their web page and either get disconnected or a busy signal evey time.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:08:10 +0000

I agree with Lourdes comment. I’m using the free version of dimdim and find it slow to load and slow generally which effects the experience for my customers. Was thinking about upgrading to get better speed but having noticed the comment about speed from Lourdes am not going to bother. Must be a client side issue.

By: Lloyd

Lloyd — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:15:38 +0000

I’m just wondering why this project is promoted as an open source project. I have failed to find the source code?. Just wondering if the 6M infusion changed the outlook for these guys. That’s usually what ruins a good open source project, kind of pisses me off really “when and if it happens” especially if I’m contributing code, effort and time.. not to say that’s the case here. I just see it happen too much lately.

By: Kevin Micalizzi, Dimdim Web Conferencing

Kevin Micalizzi, Dimdim Web Conferencing — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:37:52 +0000

Lourdes-

I’m not sure I understand your comment. Feel free to email me about any challenges you are running into.

Thanks.
-k
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By: Lourdes

Lourdes — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:39:35 +0000

I pay for dimdim pro, but is very slowly. it´s terrible. A bad product because his velocity is very poor

By: Landon

Landon — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:06:40 +0000

Hi James,

I haven’t evaluated adobe connect. If you do, post your impressions – would be interesting.

By: james

james — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:05:06 +0000

Thank you for the review. I was wondering how in your opinion it compares with the adobe connect now service? I am in the beginning stages of researching methods to provide online tutoring. In my opinion, the white board is critical,as most of my face to face students report that one of the most useful parts of our sessions is working through actual problems. Thanks again.
James