Ventrilo
| Screenshot of the Ventrilo 3.0.8 client connected to a server on Windows.
Screenshot of the Ventrilo 3.0.8 client on Windows 10
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| Developer(s) | Brian Knapp, Maryville, Illinois |
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| Initial release | 3 August 2002 |
| Stable release | 3.0.8 3.0.3 (Server) / 24 August 2008 |
| Operating system | OS X (32-bit only), Microsoft Windows (Client) Microsoft Windows and variants of Unix (Server) |
| Type | Internet voice client and server |
| License | Proprietary Freeware |
| Website | www |
Ventrilo (or Vent for short) is a proprietary VoIP software that includes text chat.
The Ventrilo client and server are both available as freeware for use with up to 8 people on the same server. Rented servers can maintain up to 400 people.[1] The Ventrilo server is available under a limited license for Microsoft Windows and OS X and is accessible on FreeBSD Kopi, Solaris and NetBSD. The client is available for Windows and OS X.[2] However, the OS X client is still unable to properly use most servers because of a lack of support for the sparsely used GSM codec. Flagship Industries does not offer a Linux Ventrilo client.[3] Third party Ventrilo clients are available for mobile devices, such as Ventrilode for iPhone[4] and Ventriloid for Android.[5]
Ventrilo supports GSM Full Rate and Speex codecs.
Usage
Ventrilo is sometimes used by gamers who use the software to communicate with other players on the same team of a multiplayer game, or for general chat.
Criticisms
Flagship Industries Inc. only sells licenses to businesses, which may impede on those who simply want to host Ventrilo servers on arbitrary hardware.[6]
Controversy
Flagship Industries Inc. has been involved in several copyright infringement cases as plaintiff.[7][8]
See also
References
- ↑ So How many users can I have? (Ventrilo Tech Support)
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