TalkShoe Live!
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TalkShoe Live! is the main client that provides the interactive element of the show and is the central point of TalkShoe. The client provides a unique chat experience and also allows them to hear the stream and Join into the fun. The web client doesn't require Java and it has most of the features of the Pro version, it can be run off of any web browser. The Pro client is a slightly enhanced version of the original Live! client. It is based off of Java 1.5. and requires you to be a member of TalkShoe to download it, it also requires Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows to run.
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[edit] Web Client
The Web Client (Launched on January 9th, 2008) allows non-members to join a community call and gives non-members most of the features of the standalone Pro client. This client is usable for the most basic purpose of hosting a podcast or joining in the chat, but beware of constant dropouts as TalkShoe's connection may vary between times.
Features:
- Chat: TalkShoe's web client contains an IRC interface similar to the one on the Pro client. The names on the right are color-corrispondand as in the pro client. You cannot choose the color of your name, but your name does light up when mentioned in it's entirety.
- Live Stream: The box on the bottom-left corner is the live-stream. Though it may seem like it's live, it's being recorded with a 2-second delay. If you don't want to call in then you can listen to the slightly-delayed live stream.
- User List: On the right you'll see a user list, of who is called in, muted or chat muted. You can even click on them and a profile will load up on a seperate window. It's good for keeping track of who's there or seeing who's there.
- Start/Stop Recording Button: The buttons on the top are used for starting and stopping the recording. It's good if you don't know the keypad command to end or start the recording.
- Chat/Mic Muting: You can mute someone by clicking on the Phone or the Computer. The phone mutes their voice and the computer mutes their chat. Making it easy to moderate your chat.
- Call In: The bar at the bottom contains information for calling in. It includes such information as the Phone Number. SIP IP Address, Call ID and the PIN.
[edit] Pro
TalkShoe Live! Pro. (originally called TalkShoe Live! and TalkShoe Live! Classic) is a java client that is used to connect to Calls in the early days. It was launched the same day as TalkShoe and has been the center of the TalkShoe experience for 2 years. Now it is considered to be an upgraded version of the TalkShoe Web Client, It has all the features of the TalkShoe Web Client. The client features multi-threaded chat in a horizontal aspect. The Pro version contains 3 new features that are not avaliable in the Web Client.
Features:
- Multi-threaded Chat: Multi-thread chat in the TalkShoe Live! Pro client are seperated by 7 different colors, making it easy to have out-of-band conversations. This not only makes it easier to follow conversations, but it's a staple of the TalkShoe client.
- Horizontal Chat: The chat is horizontal to allow people to follow the conversation easier and have out-of-band conversations.
- See Who's Talking: Self-explanitory. It shows who is talking by the wave next to their names.
[edit] ShoePhone
ShoePhone (launched September 11, 2007) is a feature in TalkShoe Live! Pro that serves as a way to connect to a call without using a land line, Skype or any other 3rd party VOIP program to connect and is based on a telco-grade conferencing system. Using a G.711 codec, people can connect by clicking the ShoePhone tab and clicking Connect. It will automaticly connect you to the show without the need to enter any information such as your call ID and pin, It is integrated inside the TalkShoe Live! Pro client itself, running inside the process. You can also disconnect the call from within the client by a simple push of a button. The audio quality is considered to be ranging from good to horrible, Depending on the connection speed. Please note that you require a computer microphone to use this feature and have a good internet connection to use this feature.
[edit] iPhone
The TalkShoe iPhone Client (launched Febuary 25th, 2008) is a version of TalkShoe Live! that's available on the iPhone. Deisnged as an iPhone web application by the Carnegie Mellon University, the version is mostly the same as the TalkShoe Live! though it is different, you can also see upcoming and past shows on this version of TalkShoe Live!. You can choose the show right on the page and join it with one touch. You can also follow calls and also be notified by SMS or eMail and they can also be recorded for listening at a later time. Hosts can also do the same thing as on the main TalkShoe website such as host public or unlisted calls and they are also allowed to browse the internet the same time the iPhone is running TalkShoe Live! You must have an iPhone to run this version of TalkShoe Live!
