Show HN: Share your screen from within Gmail with Screenleap browser extension

http://www.screenleap.com/extension/gmail/install

by ttruong • 14 years ago

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s_henry_paulson• 14 years ago

Without having to install a client, this is a very awesome system, on par with adobe connect.

So, the only thing left to see how far this thing goes is to see how you are going to monetize this?

I see you have plans to offer "Pro" features in the future... so does that mean limiting the current features?

ttruong6• 14 years ago

The basic version of Screenleap will always be free. We will be offering Pro accounts which include premium features in the coming months.

Bjoern• 14 years ago

SSL seems to be a pro feature.

michaelkscott• 14 years ago

I seriously love you guys. One of the most awsome services I've seen on HN.

ttruong6• 14 years ago

Thanks! Really appreciate it. We're only just getting started so stay tuned...

jun9• 14 years ago

what about the ie folks？

ttruong6• 14 years ago

We would love to support IE, but the development time for an IE managed extension is just too high for us right now. If anyone has expertise in porting extensions to IE, please get in touch with us!

mvikramaditya• 14 years ago

Doesn't Google Hangout provide the same feature? Is there any reason for installing a third party extension for sharing your screen?

Simucal• 14 years ago

One thing that I don't like about Google Hangout's screen sharing implementation is that I can't seem to view other participants screen in fullscreen. I often find myself squinting at the screen trying to read something.

If Screenleap solves this then I'd be willing to give it a try.

ttruong6• 14 years ago

The main benefit of Screenleap over a Google Hangout is that the people you are sharing your screen with don't have to install any software in order to view your screen. All they need is a web browser.

The average Internet user spends 2.5 hours per day on email and most Screenleap users send links as their primary means of notifying viewers. We believe the Gmail browser extension makes it even more convenient to share your screen because we can auto-populate your emails or chat conversations with the share link so you don't have to copy-and-paste it yourself.

freehunter• 14 years ago

Just FYI, this link points directly to the install of this extension. You will be prompted to install as soon as the page loads.

Best practices would seem to be linking to an information page, not the direct download.

ttruong6• 14 years ago

Thanks for the feedback. The page serves the dual role of being both the information and installation page. For Firefox and Safari, it does ask if you want to install it when you first view the page. We did it to remove an installation step but I see where you would want learn more about the extension before deciding whether or not to install it. We'll try to split the page in two.

telecuda2• 14 years ago

We use screen leap 2-3 times per week. Feedback: The "Share Screen" button is as big as and just below "Compose." I'd like to relocate. I've already clicked it by accident which is frustrating. Next to More, Search or Settings would be less intrusive.

ttruong6• 14 years ago

Thank you for the feedback. We are actually in the process of moving the button. It should be changed in the next week or so.

telecuda2• 14 years ago

The new location is perfect. Thanks for listening!

Myrth• 14 years ago

Please test it with proxy settings enabled.

Show HN: Share your screen from within Gmail with Screenleap browser extension

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