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Hi August,

On 2020-04-10 10:45:00, you wrote to All:

 AA> Anyone here have experience with Zoom?

 AA> I've been invited to participate in a session.  I've read the basic
 AA> requirements and process.  But I need to know if even the web/client
 AA> option requires a download.  The docs seem to have conflicting
 AA> information. The Zoom page says:

 AA>         "The Zoom web client allows joining a Zoom meeting or webinar
 AA> *without* downloading any plugins or software."

 AA> But then further in it says:

 AA>         "You do not have to have a Zoom account to attend a Zoom meeting
 AA> or interview. You will be prompted to "download" the software, once you
 AA> have clicked on the link that you have been provided."

 AA> So, which is it?  Download or no download?  I would like to know in
 AA> advance because my data plan is capped and I don't want to download any
 AA> client software.  The data stream will probably consume plenty of data
 AA> just the same.

 AA> Which brings me to the next question.  How much data would a typical
 AA> connection consume in one minute?

I have no experience with the application myself, but Zoom has had a lot of
bad publicity lately. Basically they steal, use and sell every bit of
information they can get there hands on from your applience, with or without
your consent. So if you value your privacy don't use Zoom...

Bye, Wilfred.

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