Online Collaboration Tools And Resources: Kolabora Picks n.10

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Jabbin: Jabber client progra that allows free PC to PC calls using the VoIP system over the Jabber network

ajaxWrite: web-based word processor that can read and write Microsoft Word and other standard document formats

CommonGate: start up your own collective weblog in a social network environment

EQO: Skype calling from standard mobile phones

Gabbly: contextual chat service allows interaction with people visiting the same web page

Jabbin

Jabbin is an open source Jabber client program that allows free PC to PC calls using the VoIP system over the Jabber network. Jabbin also provides instant messaging functions. You can configure Jabbin to connect to the Google Talk service. Jabbin id currently available for Windows and Linux (Mac version is in development). Free download.
http://www.jabbin.com/it/

ajaxWrite

ajaxWrite is a web-based word processor that can read and write Microsoft Word and other standard document formats. ajaxWrite also handles all the popular document formats so it's easy to share your files and collaborate with your co-workers and friends. Once finished with your document, you can easily save your work right to your hard drive. ajaxWrite works from a Firefox web browser on any operating system and on any device. Free to use.
http://www.ajaxlaunch.com/ajaxwrite/

CommonGate

CommonGate is a service that allows you to start up your own collective weblog in a social network environment. Alternatively, you can just run around posting on other collective blogs. Everyone creates an account, then you start being social by joining all the existing gates. Free to use.
http://commongate.com/

EQO


EQO is a plugin that allows you to call and receive calls from your Skype buddies on your mobile phone. To use EQO, you will need a Skype user account with SkypeOut credits, a broadband connection, Windows XP/2000 and a mobile phone with a data plan. Unlike traditional phone calling, which requires the use of phone numbers, Eqo allows its users to see the presence status of her Skype buddies effectively taking mobile phone to a next level of usability and efficiency. Currently, EQO supports the following mobile phone models:

1. Audiovox
2. Motorola
3. Nokia
4. Palm
5. RMI (BlackBerry)
6. Samsung
7. Siemens
8. Sony Ericsson
9. PPC 6600
10. SMT 5600

You need to download and install the EQO Beta version in order to create your own EQO account. A confirmation code will be sent to your mobile phone for final confirmation that the service is up and working. Free.
http://www.eqo.com/

Gabbly


Gabbly is a platform that enables to instantly connect and collaborate around any content, topic or interest by allowing people that are on the same page to chat together via a web-based floating chat window. You can embed the Gabbly chat window into any web page, either by generating a code and pasting it in the HTML of the desired web page or simply by typing " http://gabbly.com/" before the web page's URL. Gabbly is free to use both on personal and commercial web pages. There is no need to download or install anything. You must have a compatible browser in order to chat: Gabbly currently supports all major browsers.
http://www.gabbly.com

posted by Robin Good on Monday, July 31 2006

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