Chapter 1: VoIP Demystified
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5860/ltr.46n5Abstract
VoIP tools come in many configurations and have been applied with great diversity in libraries. This chapter outlines the technical foundation and adoption patterns of online voice and video calling, and explores how VoIP provides insight into the library technology cycle on a broader scale.
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