Loudtalks

We have discovered two major bugs in 0.9.0.35 release, which is currently up on the site namely:

1. Multiple recipients messaging doesn’t work
2. Connection via Microsoft ISA server http-proxy doesn’t work

They are fixed in 0.9.0.36, currently under development, which will be released very very soon. The new release will include many cool new features too:

1. Messages history
2. Automatic updates support
3. Ability to assign mouse buttons as hotkeys
4. Volume controls in audio settings
5. Automatic gain control option
6. Enhanced headphones mode

After testing Loudtalks with several users (thanks guys!) I realized that we need to do a better job communicating how the software works and all cool features we have. This guide (based on version 0.9.0.24 0.9.0.26, updated) explains Loudtalks step-by-step.

Download and Installation

The download is less than a megabyte and would take ~20 seconds on DSL connection. Once you received the file, launch it and follow the wizard.

If previous version of Loudtalks is running during installation, it will be terminated automatically.

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We released a minor Loudtalks update today (version 0.9.0.20), which improves sound quality (makes it suck less) under bad network conditions (read — TechCrunch40 WiFi network).

If you want to try Loudtalks quickly, feel free to add me to your contacts.

1. Login to Loudtalks
2. Go to “Tools > Add a contact…”
3. Enter “alex” and click Next, and then Finish

Leave Loudtalks running and when I come online I’ll add you and we can do a quick test.