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| Ekiga was the default [[Internet telephony]] ([[VoIP]]) application/ [[SoftPhone]] in Ubuntu until 9.10, Karmic Koala, when it was replaced by [[Empathy]]. It lets you make audio and video calls over the Internet to people who have hardware or software that follows the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Session_Initiation_Protocol|SIP]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H.323|H.323]] standards. Ekiga also features basic [[instant messaging]]. | Ekiga was the default Internet telephony ([[VoIP]]) application/[[SoftPhone]] in Ubuntu until Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala), when it was replaced by [[Empathy]]. It lets you make audio and video calls over the Internet to people who have hardware or software that follows the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Session_Initiation_Protocol|SIP]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H.323|H.323]] standards. Ekiga also features basic instant messaging. |
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| == Desktop interoperability == Ekiga works with Linux or [[http://wiki.ekiga.org/index.php/Windows_Users|Windows]]. For Mac OS, you can use the free software [[http://xmeeting.sourceforge.net|xmeeting]]. |
---- = Desktop interoperability = Ekiga works with Linux or Windows. For Mac OS, you can use the free software [[http://xmeeting.sourceforge.net|xmeeting]]. |
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| Ekiga is compatible with Netmeeting (H.323, windows), Windows Messenger (SIP, Windows, [[http://wiki.ekiga.org/index.php/Connecting_Windows_Messenger_5.1_to_ekiga.net|how to configure Windows Messenger for ekiga.net]]), [[Gizmo]] (SIP, multi-platform), and [[http://wiki.ekiga.org/index.php/Which_programs_work_with_Ekiga_%3F|other programs listed on the Ekiga documentation]]. | Ekiga is compatible with Netmeeting (H.323, windows), Windows Messenger (SIP, Windows), [[Gizmo]] (SIP, multi-platform), and [[http://wiki.ekiga.org/index.php/Ekiga_Interoperability|other programs listed on the Ekiga documentation]]. |
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| [[http://code.google.com/apis/talk/open_communications.html#service_4|Googletalk is working to implement the industry standard SIP]] which will make it possible to communicate with Ekiga users in the future. | ---- = Ekiga.net services (free calls PC-to-PC) = Ekiga.net is a free service (no ads) based upon Free Software ([[http://www.iptel.org/|iptel]] and [[http://www.asterisk.org/|Asterisk]]) ran by the Ekiga team. |
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| == First use == | ---- = Register to a commercial VoIP provider (landline and mobile phones) = You can register to a commercial VoIP provider to place calls to normal phone line or cell phone (POTS). Ekiga allows you to register with several [[Ekiga/VoIPProviders|VoIP providers]]. |
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| When you start Ekiga for the first time, the 10 step '''Configuration druid''' will help you to correctly configure Ekiga. It is '''strongly''' recommended that you complete this configuration procedure. | * See [[Ekiga/VoIPProviders]] - How to register to a commercial VoIP provider. |
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| [[http://wiki.ekiga.org/index.php/Configuring_Ekiga|More help about the druid]] (step-by-step) | ---- = Configuration = * See [[Ekiga/Configuration]] for help on configuring Ekiga. |
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| === How do I get a free sip:address ? (step 3/10) === | ---- = FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) = * See [[Ekiga/FAQ]] for answers to frequently asked questions about Ekiga. |
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| At step 3 of 10 in the druid, you'll be asked for your Username and Password. You get them by registering in [[http://ekiga.net|ekiga.net]]. This will gives you a free SIP address. Choose your username with care since you will be giving it out to your contacts. A SIP address is a way to be reachable and to reach people. You can compare it to an e-mail address. | ---- = Install Ekiga = |
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| [[http://wiki.ekiga.org/index.php/Troubleshooting#Unable_to_register_to_ekiga.net_.3F|Please avoid specials characters for your password.]] Letters and numbers will do just fine. | In trusty (14.04) and later, Ekiga is available in the Universe repository. The package name is ''ekiga''. |
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| {{attachment:Capture-FirstTimeConfigurationAssistant3.png}} Just follow the link given in the dialog to get an account if you do not have one, then fill in your username and password. Your address will be '''{{{sip:Username@ekiga.net}}}''' Please press ’Forward’ after having entered all required information to continue. === How do I place a call ? === When you're done with the druid and have an account on [[http://ekiga.net|ekiga.net]], you can call the echo test: {{{sip:500@ekiga.net}}} You'll be able to check whether you can reach the service (the SIP network), whether your sound setup is ok (you can hear yourself '''with a delay''') and whether your webcam works (you can see yourself). If you know the SIP address of the party you wish to call, you may enter that adress into the '''sip: input box''' at the top of the screen and press the Connect button; eg: {{{sip:foo@ekiga.net}}} and pressing the Connect button would call the user at that address. === Can I use several sip:addresses ? === Yes. First you have to register to the provider (e.g. ekiga.net). Then to add your new sip:address, go to menu '''Edit -> Accounts -> Add''' {{attachment:Capture-EdittheAccountInformation.png}} ||Account name:||enter the name for the '''Edit -> Accounts''' window|| ||Registrar:||ekiga.net (or another provider)|| ||User:||Your Username|| ||Password:||Your password|| == Ekiga.net services (free calls PC-to-PC) == Ekiga.net is a free service (no ads) based upon Free Software ([[http://www.iptel.org/ser/|SER]] and [[http://www.asterisk.org/|Asterisk]]) ran by the Ekiga team. === Test service === Once you're registered to http://ekiga.net, you can test your setup and line quality by dialing the echo service: {{{sip:500@ekiga.net}}} This service only works with [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G.711|PCMU]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilbc|iLBC]] audio codecs, and the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H.261|H.261]] video codec. Date: 2007-12-27: The test service begins with a voice explaining what will happen, then the echo test begins. The echo test is both an audio and a video echo function, so when this is running, you can choose to see local video from your camera or remote video from the remote machine's echo signal. === Audio conference server === If you are using ekiga.net as your VoIP provider, you can access a conference server via the aliases *{{{sip:501@ekiga.net}}} to join the public conference room *{{{sip:501XXXX@ekiga.net}}} where XXXX is the number of your choice representing the number of the room. [For example, a group of friends could meet in conference room 1122 by dialing {{{sip:5011122@ekiga.net}}}] Using 501xxxx, you'll be asked for a "PIN number": dialing a number you can protect the access to your conference room or just dialing # will make this conference public. === How to place a call to other SIP providers (peering) === Peering is the term given to agreement between VoIP Service Providers which enables the users of one service to call users of another. This is usually implemented by dialing a special prefix number and then the number of the receipitant (on the 'other' service). With Ekiga.net, you can use [[http://www.sipbroker.com/sipbroker/action/providerWhitePages|SipBroker prefixes]]. Here are some exemples of prefixes: ||Prefix||Registrar||Description|| ||*282||sip.broadvoice.com||Broadvoice, do not work actually (2007 july)|| ||*747||proxy01.sipphone.com||Gizmo/SIPPhone|| ||*393||fwd.pulver.com||Freeworlddialup|| ||*534||sip1.voipbuster.com||Voipbuster|| ||*551||sip.internetcalls.com||internetcalls|| ||*248||voip.wengo.fr||Wengo|| You can also use the special prefix *013 to place a call using [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telephone_Number_Mapping|Enum]]. As prefixes do not have a standard, Enum tries to solve this situation. Some numbers you can dial using Ekiga.net: ||Number||Description|| ||{{{*8501800xxxxxxx@ekiga.net}}}||US toll free numbers (1-800) [[http://www.ideasip.com/numbers.php|ideasip.com]], [[http://inter800.com/|search US Toll Free numbers.]]|| ||{{{*318411@ekiga.net}}}||[[http://www.1-800-555-tell.com/|Tell me]] ixcall.net (Speech recognition)|| ||{{{*248333@ekiga.net}}}||Wengo echo test (France)|| ||{{{*393613@ekiga.net}}}||Freeworlddialup echo test|| ||{{{*773505741837999@ekiga.net}}}||Prato City Hall echo test (Italy)|| ||{{{*74717475552663@ekiga.net}}}||Freeconferencecall.com|| ||{{{*7471101301@ekiga.net}}}||Gizmo Echo test|| ||{{{*74712220000000@ekiga.net}}}||Party Line Sipphone.com|| ||{{{*010600@ekiga.net}}}||Voxalot.com (US) Echo test|| * [[http://wiki.ekiga.org/index.php/Fun_Numbers|More fun numbers in the Ekiga online documentation]] === How to search a contact in Ekiga White pages === People registered to Ekiga.net may be reached using the White Pages. * Open the Address Book ('''Tools''' → '''Address Book'''), or click the address book button. * Select "Ekiga White pages". You can search the White pages by name, SIP address, or location. Up to 100 results are returned for any search. === Ekiga.net button for your web page === You can easily put a button on your web page showing your status: online or offline. If you're online, the visitor can place a call using the button. Here is what will appear on your web page: ||{{attachment:button-call-me.png}}||{{attachment:button-offline.png}}|| In order to use it, simply add this to your web page: {{{<script src=”http://www.ekiga.net/status/presence.php?user=YOUR_ID_ON_EKIGA.NET”></script>}}} where YOUR_ID_ON_EKIGA.NET is simply your username. == Register to a commercial VoIP provider (landline and mobile phones) == You can register to a commercial VoIP provider to place calls to normal phone line or cell phone (POTS). Ekiga allows you to register with several VoIP providers. === Default provider === There is no obligation for you to use the default provider. The default provider is [[https://www.diamondcard.us/|Diamondcard Worldwide Communication Service]], which offers these [[https://www.diamondcard.us/exec/voip-rep-acc-type?priInc=/ekiga?sr%3D/secondary/e/ekiga%26pr%3D/templates%26ht%3D/templates&secInc=/ekiga?sr%3D/secondary/e/ekiga%26pr%3D/templates%26ht%3D/secondary/e/ekiga&secAbs=/home/diamond/secondary/e/ekiga&secRel=/secondary/e/ekiga&priAbs=/home/diamond/templates&priRel=/templates&secId=ekiga&lc=|rates]] 1. To purchase the account, go in '''Tools -> PC-To-Phone Account'''. You absolutely need to purchase the account from the PC-To-Phone configuration window or it won't work. 2. Once you have opened an account, login to your account to look up your '''Account Number''' and '''PIN'''. Don't confuse these with your username and password! 3. Enter the account number and PIN in the appropriate fields in the window and enable the PC-To-Phone service. 4. If you need to edit the account under Edit->Accounts, you should use account number and PIN here also, even though it says "user" and "password". :( You are now ready to do PC-To-Phone calls at very low rates all over the world. To dial a number, simply add "00" followed by the country code, and by the phone number you want to reach. For example, sip:003210111111 to call number 10111111 in Belgium. If you suffer from high latency (long delays) when using pc-to-phone you may need to enable the GSM codec in the audio section of Ekiga's preference window. === Broadvoice Support === In order to setup Ekiga to work with [[http://www.broadvoice.com/|Broadvoice]] which offer those [[http://www.broadvoice.com/rateplans.html|rates]], use the following settings. Figure out which proxy is closest to you: # proxy.lax.broadvoice.com # proxy.dca.broadvoice.com # proxy.mia.broadvoice.com # proxy.atl.broadvoice.com # proxy.chi.broadvoice.com # proxy.bos.broadvoice.com # proxy.nyc.broadvoice.com Ekiga Preferences: * '''SIP Settings''' → '''Outbound SIP Proxy:''' proxy.broadvoice.com * '''Codecs''' → '''Video Codecs''' → Disable (uncheck) video support or else you will get a codec error. Account Information: *Registrar: sip.broadvoice.com *User: <10 digit broadvoice telephone number> *Password: <obtained requesting it from broadvoice support> *Authentication Login: <10 digit broadvoice telephone number> *Realm/Domain: sip.broadvoice.com or Broadworks In the case where you need to troubleshoot, start ekiga with 'ekiga -d 4' === How to set up a Gizmo account === [[http://gizmoproject.com/|Gizmo]] offers those [[http://gizmoproject.com/call-out-rates.php|rates]]. To subscibe an account, go [[https://signup.sipphone.com/new-users/app?class=NewUser;proc=start|here]] and open a Sipphone account. Then, with your account number and your password go [[https://my.gizmoproject.com/gizmo/app?class=MySip&proc=start|there]], you'll be prompted to choose a Gizmo name. Once you have an active account you can setup Ekiga to use it. In Ekiga, go to '''Edit | Accounts'''. This will open the '''Accounts''' window. Go to '''Accounts | Add a SIP account'''. Fill this window out with the following information (provided from Gizmo). ||Name:||whatever you wish|| ||Registrar:||proxy01.sipphone.com|| ||User:||Your Gizmo number (1747xxxxxxx)|| ||Authentication User:||Your Gizmo number (1747xxxxxxx)|| ||Password:||Your password|| ||Timeout:||3600 (this is the default setting)|| Also make sure that the '''Enable Account''' box is checked. When you click on ''OK'' you should see the new entry and the ''status'' go to '''Registered'''. Drag the new account to the top of the list if you have multiple accounts. Next, test it out by dialing sip:18005558355@proxy01.sipphone.com You can alternatively dial just '''18005558355''' and the sip:...@proxy01.sipphone.com will automatically be added on. === How to set up a Wengo account === [[http://www.wengophone.com|Wengo]] offer this [[http://www.wengophone.com/index.php/aboutcallout|rates]]. Once you've registered at https://secure.wengo.com/register/wengophone/index.php?yawl[S]=wengo.public.homePage&yawl[K]=wengo.subs_152.persistOffer&lang=eng , visit {{{https://ws.wengo.fr/softphone-sso/sso.php?login=YOUR-EMAIL&password=YOUR-PASSWORD}}} where {{{YOUR-EMAIL}}} and {{{YOUR-PASSWORD}}} are what you used when you registered your account. [[http://dev.openwengo.org/trac/openwengo/trac.cgi/wiki/GetYourWengoPlatformSipPassword|This will give you your real username and password]]: {{{ ... <userid>Username</userid> ... <password>Password</password> ...}}} Now go to menu {{{Edit → Accounts → Add}}} ||Account name:||whatever you wish|| ||Registrar:||{{{voip.wengo.fr}}}|| ||User:||the username from the ws.wengo.fr url above|| ||Password:||the password from the ws.wengo.fr url above|| Now try the echo test: {{{sip:333@voip.wengo.fr}}} ##=== 19 VoIP providers (Betamax) === ##The company Betamax has 19 services with different rates. See this [http://backsla.sh/betamax price chart]. == Configuration == This section covers the configuration of Ekiga. === Network === ## Of course this ignores ISPs and such. But nearly no-one should need to change this. Ekiga is able to use a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STUN|STUN server]]. In most cases the defaults should work fine, even for users of consumer-grade firewalls. However, for advanced users or complex setups, here is the list of ports used by Ekiga: ||Protocol||Port||Type of port||Description|| ||SIP||5000 to 5100||UDP||SIP signalling, listen port: 5060|| ||STUN||3478 to 3479||UDP||Outgoing traffic to [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STUN|STUN servers]]|| ||H323||1720||TCP||Listen port|| ||H323||5000 to 5100||UDP||gatekeepers H.323|| ||H323||30000 to 30010||TCP||H.245 channel for old implementations H.323 (Netmeeting)|| Date: December 2007 My router reports "Symmetric NAT" (which is a problem). After finding information on the Ekiga help site which mentions a script, and confused me in my newbie status, I used Ubuntu Forums and received a most helpful answer: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=4011798&posted=1#post4011798 ==== Several Ekigas on a LAN ==== There are several programs which allow copies of Ekiga to communicate with each other; you can use a SIP proxy (like [[http://siproxd.sourceforge.net/|Siproxd]]) or a PBX (like [[http://www.asterisk.org/|Asterisk]]. Further information about Ekiga and Asterisk can be found on the [[http://wiki.ekiga.org/index.php/Main_Page|Ekiga documentation]]), or you can use [[HowToZeroconf|Avahi]]. ===== Avahi ===== Avahi is the main implementation of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeroconf|ZeroConf protocol]] under Ubuntu (known as Rendezvous or Bonjour on Mac OS X). This technology allows automatic discovery of services. To set up Avahi, please follow the [[HowToZeroconf|Zeroconf Howto]]. Other copies of Ekiga on the LAN should appear in the Address Book (third button on the left) if you double-click on ''Contacts Near Me''. === Sound === This section is about testing and changing the sound configuration in Ekiga. ==== Test your computer ==== The audio test in the configuration druid will show you if there is any audio problem. In case of audio problem, to check if your computer meets the requirements for Ekiga, try this [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/CommandlineHowto|command in a terminal]]: {{{ $ arecord -D plughw:0,0 -c 1 -r 8000 -f S16_LE - | aplay -D plughw:0,0 -c 1 -r 8000 -f S16_LE - }}} Now, speak into your microphone. You should be able to hear yourself in your headset with a small delay (approximately half a second). If it doesn't work as expected, first try to setup correctly your audio desktop configuration: make sure your microphone is not muted and the volume levels are OK. ==== Ekiga and other audio applications ==== Ekiga is capable of running simultaneously with other sound applications (like music and video players). The following directions should be enough to accomplish this: From the '''Edit''' menu, choose '''Preferences''' → '''Devices''' → '''Audio Devices'''. *Select "{{{ALSA}}}" as the audio plugin *Select "{{{Default}}}" as output *Select "{{{Default}}}" as input Then, from the '''Edit''' menu, choose '''Preferences''' → '''General''' → '''Sound Events'''. Select "Default" as alternate device output. * [[http://wiki.ekiga.org/index.php/Getting_several_applications_using_the_sound_card_at_the_same_time_%3F|Ekiga's documentation More about running Ekiga with other audio applications]] === Webcam === Ekiga does not require a webcam. * [[Webcam| How to set up a webcam]] ==== Choosing the right webcam driver ==== The Linux kernel has two ways to communicate with video devices, the old v4l and the new v4l2. It's best to use v4l2, but some devices only support v4l. From the '''Edit''' menu, choose '''Preferences''' → '''Devices''' → '''Video device'''. *Try "'''v4l2'''” or "'''v4l'''” as video plugin ==== Choosing the right video device ==== If you have several video devices (like a TV card and a webcam) you will need to tell Ekiga which one to use: From the '''Edit''' menu, choose '''Preferences''' → '''Devices''' → '''Video device'''. Change the channel number until you find the right one. ==== Test your webcam ==== To test your webcam, click the fourth of the six icons (a grey round webcam) on the left side of the main Ekiga window. If eveything is ok, you'll see the output of the webcam. If not, you'll see the Ekiga logo bouncing slowly. == More Options == === Encrypt your calls === As Ekiga use a standard Sip protocol, your calls can easily be encrypted using [[http://zfoneproject.com|Zphone]] Next version (3.2) should support natively Zphone == Install the latest version == Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon ships with Ekiga version 2.0.11 (18th october 2007). Please [[GutsyUpgrades|upgrade]]. == Development snapshots == {{attachment:ekiga3_03-19-2008.png}} The Ekiga team maintains this [[http://wiki.ekiga.org/index.php/Roadmap_to_3.00|roadmap to Ekiga version 3.0]]. === Install using a repository === |
== Install snapshots from the website == |
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| ==== Add this GPG key to verify the repository ==== | /* {{attachment:ekiga3_03-19-2008.png}} I don't know why this image is necessary. */ == Install snapshots using a repository == === Add this GPG key to verify the repository === |
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| ==== Add the repositories ==== ===== Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy) ===== |
=== Add the repositories === |
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| *The hardy-updates repository (official) | *The updates repository (official) |
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| deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ hardy-updates main multiverse }}} ===== Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy) ===== *The Ekiga SVN snapshot repository {{{ deb http://snapshots.ekiga.net/snapshots/ubuntu/ gutsy main }}} *The gutsy-updates repository (official) {{{ deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy-updates main multiverse |
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| ===== Install Ekiga ===== *Install the package '''ekiga-snapshot''' |
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| === Compile === You can also try to compile Ekiga SVN yourself following this how-to: [[http://wiki.ekiga.org/index.php/Compile_your_own_SVN_version_of_Ekiga_on_Ubuntu|Compile your own SVN version of Ekiga on Ubuntu]] (Gutsy and Hardy) |
=== Install Ekiga Snapshot === *Install the package '''ekiga-snapshot''' |
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| === Malformed Ekiga dialog box === | = Ekiga Links = Navigate to Ekiga pages at Ubuntu Help |
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| The first time you run Ekiga, the Ekiga's configuration wizard appears; in Step 5 Ekiga detect NAT Type. With Visual Effects enabled (Compiz), the dialog box with the results is unresizable and too small to read the results it produces. Workaround: Disable Visual Effects, from the '''System''' menu, choose '''Preferences''' → '''Appearance''' → '''Visual Effects'''. Select "None". Restart Ekiga. Further informations on this bug [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ekiga/+bug/155638|here]]. == Edgy 6.10 Troubleshooting == === Ekiga crash on exit === A bug in Ubuntu 6.10 makes [[http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=359655|Ekiga crash on exit]]. If you experience "bug buddy" showing up on exit, install [[http://bugzilla.gnome.org/attachment.cgi?id=76801&action=view|this package]] on your system. '''Please, do not send a [[http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=359655|bug report about this issue]]. Thank you.''' === The webcam shows only a grey image === [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Webcam?#head-836881f8aaa64508507ce1f2091b24b8aead02cb|Try this]]. |
* [[Ekiga]] - Telephony Software * [[Ekiga/VoIPProviders]] - Commercial VoIP Providers * [[Ekiga/Configuration]] - Configuring Ekiga * [[Ekiga/FAQ]] - Frequently Asked Questions about Ekiga ---- |
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* [[http://wiki.ekiga.org/|Ekiga online documentation]] |
Introduction
Ekiga was the default Internet telephony (VoIP) application/SoftPhone in Ubuntu until Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala), when it was replaced by Empathy. It lets you make audio and video calls over the Internet to people who have hardware or software that follows the SIP or H.323 standards. Ekiga also features basic instant messaging.
Ekiga has a robust and wide support for multimedia, and is compatible with Windows Messenger and most VoIP applications. Ekiga cannot communicate with Skype because Skype uses its own non-standard protocols. If you have a suitable SIP provider, you can also use Ekiga to place calls to any normal phone line.
During installation of Ekiga, it might be necessary to change router settings.
Desktop interoperability
Ekiga works with Linux or Windows. For Mac OS, you can use the free software xmeeting.
Ekiga is compatible with Netmeeting (H.323, windows), Windows Messenger (SIP, Windows), Gizmo (SIP, multi-platform), and other programs listed on the Ekiga documentation.
Ekiga.net services (free calls PC-to-PC)
Ekiga.net is a free service (no ads) based upon Free Software (iptel and Asterisk) ran by the Ekiga team.
Register to a commercial VoIP provider (landline and mobile phones)
You can register to a commercial VoIP provider to place calls to normal phone line or cell phone (POTS). Ekiga allows you to register with several VoIP providers.
* See Ekiga/VoIPProviders - How to register to a commercial VoIP provider.
Configuration
* See Ekiga/Configuration for help on configuring Ekiga.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
* See Ekiga/FAQ for answers to frequently asked questions about Ekiga.
Install Ekiga
In trusty (14.04) and later, Ekiga is available in the Universe repository. The package name is ekiga.
Install snapshots from the website
You can get the latest development snapshots from snapshots.ekiga.net. Installing them may solve problems you are experiencing, but be aware that the snapshots could also cause more problems. This package will replace your actual and stable version.
I don't know why this image is necessary.
Install snapshots using a repository
Add this GPG key to verify the repository
- Add the key to your key list
$ gpg --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 3596ED6E
- Add the key to apt utils
$ gpg --export --armor 3596ED6E | sudo apt-key add -
Add the repositories
- The Ekiga SVN snapshot repository
deb http://snapshots.ekiga.net/snapshots/ubuntu/ <release> main
- The updates repository (official)
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ <release>-updates main multiverse
where <release> is the codename of the Ubuntu release used, for example 'natty'.
Optionally you can add more features installing those packages:
for webcam support using only V4L API: libpt-snapshot-plugins-v4l
FireWire camera AVC video support: libpt-snapshot-plugins-avc
FireWire camera DC video support: libpt-snapshot-plugins-dc
The H264 Video codec: libopal-snapshot-plugins-h264
Install Ekiga Snapshot
Install the package ekiga-snapshot
Ekiga Links
Navigate to Ekiga pages at Ubuntu Help
Ekiga - Telephony Software
Ekiga/VoIPProviders - Commercial VoIP Providers
Ekiga/Configuration - Configuring Ekiga
Ekiga/FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Ekiga
See also
External links
- To read the Ekiga Documentation : run Ekiga and press F1 (requires yelp)
Asterisk is a full featured PABX including VoIP facitlies which complement Ekiga's capabilities.
Ekiga needs you! Let's spread Ekiga!