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Bob Zoller replied on July 22, 2008 04:45 to the question "If the leader hangs up???" in activeconference:

The call ends when the leader hangs up. If you have a use case that doesn't fit, contact us - we're flexible and want to help.

The Doctor replied on July 22, 2008 04:40 to the question "Authentication with the web api?" in activeconference:

It is a bit different but the technique is fast and secure.

If you are really frustrated contact us at business@activeconference.com and we'll get you rolling!

The Doctor asked a question in activeconference on July 22, 2008 04:40:

Authentication with the web api?

Your authentication system seems complicated, I don't really get it?

The Doctor replied on July 22, 2008 04:38 to the question "What are API keys?" in activeconference:

We use the concept of API keys to give you the ability to organize and monitor your usage based on applications. This allows you to create many different activeconference applications with one account. Flickr uses this same approach and it works great!

The Doctor asked a question in activeconference on July 22, 2008 04:36:

What are API keys?

What's with all this API key stuff, I just don't get it?

The Doctor replied on July 22, 2008 04:34 to the question "Configuration file for the Rails plugin." in activeconference:

Just create the following file in:
$YOUR_RAILS_APP/config/initializers/active_conference.rb

And add the following:
ActiveConference::Resource.api_key = 'YOUR_API_KEY'
ActiveConference::Resource.api_secret = 'YOUR_API_SECRET'

The Doctor asked a question in activeconference on July 22, 2008 04:33:

Configuration file for the Rails plugin.

Where do I add the Rails configuration values for the keys?

The Doctor asked a question in activeconference on July 22, 2008 04:32:

If the leader hangs up???

What happens if the leader hangs up?

The Doctor replied on July 22, 2008 04:30 to the question "I missed the call!!!" in activeconference:

Don't sweat it, these things happen and we'll try calling you back several times. If your answering machine happens to answer the call, we'll leave a message and try again in a bit.

The Doctor asked a question in activeconference on July 22, 2008 04:29:

I missed the call!!!

What happens if I don't answer the phone or miss the call?

The Doctor replied on July 22, 2008 04:26 to the question "Does every conference require a leader?" in activeconference:

Yes, in order for a conference call to start it must have a leader. The leader of the conference will be called first, followed by all participants.

If the leader of the conference doesn't answer, the call won't start.

The Doctor asked a question in activeconference on July 22, 2008 04:25:

Does every conference require a leader?

What role does a leader have in a conference call?

The Doctor replied on July 22, 2008 04:24 to the question "How many API keys can I get?" in activeconference:

You can have all the API keys you can eat!

Seriously, if you think you may need more than several 100 API keys let us know at business@activeconference.com . We can help you with automation and make sure things go smoothly

The Doctor asked a question in activeconference on July 22, 2008 04:23:

How many API keys can I get?

Are constraints set on how many API keys I can use?

The Doctor replied on July 22, 2008 04:21 to the question "What is Github. Why do you use it?" in activeconference:

Github is a place where we store our publicly available source code for client libraries. Git is a version control system, it is used for Linux kernel development and is pretty uber.

If you are new to Git checkout this link: http://git.or.cz/course/svn.html

Windows users, a simpler way to check out the code is going directly to git hub and downloading the tar.gz file.

The Doctor asked a question in activeconference on July 22, 2008 04:19:

What is Github. Why do you use it?

Publicly available source code. Locations and access to source code.

The Doctor replied on July 22, 2008 04:15 to the question "Oh no my API key is out of funds during a call!!!" in activeconference:

We understand that your calls are important, so don't sweat it if you run out of cash during a call. Your conference call will be able to continue for a reasonable time. We'll follow up with an email to remind you that you need to add some cash to the specific API key.

Remember if you are out of funds no new conference calls will be able to start for that specific API key.

If you anticipate extremely large volumes and would like to ensure no cancellations hit us up at business@activeconference.com

The Doctor asked a question in activeconference on July 22, 2008 04:13:

Oh no my API key is out of funds during a call!!!

What happens if my account runs out when someone is in the middle of a call? How do you deal with funds running out or negative balances during a call.

The Doctor replied on July 22, 2008 04:07 to the question "Where are the PHP, Java, WIN32, etc... libraries?" in activeconference:

We plan on rolling out different client libraries based on feedback from users (demand). If you are dying for a specific client library lets us know at business@activeconference.com and we'll make it happen!

The Doctor asked a question in activeconference on July 22, 2008 04:06:

Where are the PHP, Java, WIN32, etc... libraries?

Additional client libraries to facilitate working with the Web API. When are you going to create other client libraries?