WebEx FAQ for Red Hat
Frequently asked questions about WebEx and Linux
What are the system
requirements for using WebEx?
Requirements for Linux users
Red Hat 8 with Mozilla 1.0.1 or later (set as default browser)
Red Hat 6 - 7.3 with Netscape 4.7
Note: Red Hat 9 has not been certified for this release, but may
work with a clean installation.
Requirements for Windows users
Windows 95 – XP
Internet Explorer 4,5 or 6 or Netscape Navigator 4.7.x
Can I use Netscape 7 or
Mozilla to start or join a meeting?
Yes. WebEx officially supports Mozilla 1.2.1. Netscape 7 and earlier
versions of Mozilla should work as well.
How do I set up my
Linux computer to use WebEx?
1. Go to your WebEx site
2. Click Set Up in the navigation bar, then click Meeting
Manager.
3. Click Download Installer in the Set Up WebEx Meeting Manager
page.
4. Click OK in the Downloading wbxsetup-moz.tar.gz dialog
box.
4. Click Save in the Enter name of file to save to... dialog box.
5. Save the file in the root directory. (Do not change the name of the
installer file.)
6. After downloading, open a terminal window and type the folowing
commands (these instructions will be presented on screen):
tar xfz wbxsetup-moz.tar.gz
cd WebExPkg
./INSTALL
7. Type 1 to select Install/Upgrade.
8. Type n to complete the installation without installing the
WebEx X server extension. This is recommended for most users even to
be a presenter and use desktop sharing.
If you have the root password, you can type y to install the
WebEx X server extension, however this option is not recommended due
to compatibility issues with Red Hat 8. This enables application and
Web browser sharing. IMPORTANT: For Red Hat Linux 8.0, you must
restart your computer after installing the X server extension.
How can I share my desktop (and all applications) from Linux?
1. In the WebEx Meeting Manager, click the Share menu and
select Desktop.
2. Minimize the Share Desktop and Meeting Manager windows
to view the current desktop.
3. To stop desktop sharing, close the Share Desktop window.
Tip: You can use one workspace for the Meeting Manager window then switch to another workspace to share applications. WebEx will always share the desktop of the workspace that is currently in view. The keyboard shortcut for switching workspaces is ctrl-alt-arrow.
How can I share a
specific application (e.g. OpenOffice) from Linux?
Note: Installation of the Xshare extension is required for the
presenter to use application sharing. This feature has known
compatibility issues with Red Hat 8 and is not recommended for that
release.
1. Start the application(s) that you want to share.
2. In the WebEx Meeting Manager, click the Share menu and select Application.
3. In the Share Application window that appears, click the Sharing
menu and select Share Application, then select the application
you want to share from the sub menu.
4. Minimize the Share Application and Meeting Manager
windows to view the shared application on the current desktop.
To stop application sharing, close the Share Application window.
What
can I do if attendees cannot see exactly what I am sharing?
Try screen sampling mode as follows:
1. Start Desktop sharing.
2. Click the Sharing menu in the
Share Desktop window.
3. Select Switch to... then
select Screen Sampling Based.
Note: Screen sampling mode may improve the
appearance of your desktop on attendee's screens.
What if
I get disconnected from the meeting?
No problem. Just go back to the Meeting Center home page and join
again. If you were the host, be sure to log in first to retain the
host role when you rejoin the meeting.
What are the known issues and
limitations
for WebEx on Linux?
* Application sharing may not work well with some
applications. Switch to desktop sharing and use screen sampling mode.
* Presenters on Linux may not see chat from Attendees when the Attendee
Priviliges are set to chat with host and presenter only.
* Integrated teleconferencing is not supported in this release. Use
call in teleconferencing.
* Presentation or Document viewing and sharing are not supported in
this release. Use desktop or application sharing.
* When sharing the desktop using screen sampling mode, attendees will
not see the presenter's mouse pointer.
Support and Feedback
Click the Assistance link in the navigation bar on
your Meeting Center site, then click Support to view the
Support page.
Refer to the Support page to find information for technical support, a
feedback form, release notes, downloads and more.
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