Getting and Installing VRVS
VRVS stands for Virtual Room Videoconferencing System. It is a web-based system for conducting conferences. You will need to set up your computer to be able to use it; to do this visit the VRVS website (http://www.vrvs.org). The instructions there should be sufficient to set up the software and hardware you need on your computer. The minimum hardware that you will need is a microphone and a set of speakers. Before attending a meeting be sure to read the VRVS Etiquette page.
In case of Windows
go to http://www.vrvs.org -- Click on the download icon -- Choose Windows -- Click 2.0 MB download -- download VRVS_RAT3.exe (not RAT4)
If you are using VRVS from a laptop that has its IP address assigned dynamically - you will have to re-compute the computer name recognized by VRVS for each VRVS session. To do this, go to the "My Profile" link on the VRVS web page, and click on the "Update" button located by the "Computer" section of your profile.
Things do go wrong in the VRVS world. If you are finding that you are having problems - here are some typical remedies:
Audio Issues:
I am alone in my RAT window!
Try rebooting your machine and reconnecting
If that fails - try attaching to another reflector.
I hear no audio - despite the fact that there are others in my RAT window.
Un-mute for a moment - you may find that the audio starts up once the pump
has been primed.
Last Modified February 12, 2004