Scopia is the Video Conferencing Service operated on the KAREN network. This is therefore, the only service recommended and supported by Lincoln University.
It provides members with a free software-based solution for connecting users from their desktop computer to the KAREN Video Bridge. Scopia Desktop - Overview
The best way to see how to operate Scopia is to use the national test room (http://sds.karen.net.nz/scopia?ID=6222&autojoin). You can also arrange a test meeting with someone from the Service Desk.
All participating members of a conference will need to have the Scopia Desktop installed; you cannot use Scopia to connect to Skype or MSN or alternative conferencing tool. Please direct other conference members to the appropriate link above so they can download, install and participate.
Listed below are the departmental virtual rooms. Please contact your departmental administrator for the PIN and to check the room is available.
We recommend you install the desktop client beforehand. To install the client, go to http://sds.karen.net.nz/scopia?client (online install), or download the 'executable' file to install locally from http://karen.net.nz/services/scopia-desktop-installation.
In order to enter a room you will need the PIN number. Click on the relevant room to launch.