Our church already has a server the prime purposes of which are:
1. to support our extensive "library" web site (5+ gig of downloadable audio video and text items)
2. Provide for audio and video conferencing
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It is currently running a microsoft OS and is using a no longer supported version of Helix server for the conferencing & streaming functions.
The only reason for the microsoft OS is because it was the only way we could get the helix server to function and even then we have been plagued with problems.
We would like to consider going to linux and using something else for at least audio, and maybe video conferencing. Two way communication is necessary. At the present time 10 to 15 participants would suffice. We also have bandwith limitations at our available server location so low bandwidth demands are preferable. Latency would be a key concern.
QUESTION
What recommendations for OS and software can you reccomend given that our linux experience is probably minimal for the task and we are looking at zero to moderate cost for the change?
For the moment it seems that our best route for making the changeover would be to install the linux as a dual boot situation until we could shake down the new system