


The VoIP option works well if you and the attendees have a computer/laptop with a built in microphone or if an external microphone is plugged into your computer/laptop. You can set up an optional toll-free teleconference bridge, but you will be charged extra for this. Voice communication The best option for voice communication is the integrated SfB Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) which provides free, high-quality audio.See directions for installing the SfB Web App in SfB Instructions for Students.
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However, students and non-BU attendees can participate in your SfB meetings as "guests" after they install the SfB Web App, which is a free plug-in.
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SfB and similar software packages (e.g., Adobe Connect) have a number of potential uses for collaboration and teaching: While the explanations and illustrations are fairly detailed, most users will find SfB to be fairly intuitive and user-friendly. This module is designed to walk you through installation and use. This module will refer to Skype for Business (Lync) as " SfB". Skype for Business lets you host up to 250 people in online meetings, and it provides a more secure online environment. The free version of Skype is good for personal use, but has many limitations compared to Skype for Business. Note also that Skype for Business is NOT the same as the free version of Skype for home.

Some Boston University support information may still refer to Lync, but these are identical. Lync was the name of the original product, but the name changed in 2015. NOTE: This module focuses on the installation and use of Skype for Business (aka Lync), which are synonymous.
