Mikogo Version 4.0 is here! Open Beta Stage
There’s been a lot of talk recently about the upcoming new features for Mikogo, and today we are pleased to announce the first release of Mikogo Version 4.0. We spent a bit of time tweaking the look of the new interface, translating the software into over 30 languages and internally testing the software as much as possible in order to iron out any bugs. This should ensure a smooth open beta stage – starting today 
To download the software, see a few screenshots of the new-look software and for further info on Version 4.0, read the blog post below.
What You Can Expect in Version 4.0
We’ve added a lot of new features and languages to Mikogo, many of which were suggested by the Mikogo user base. So you will no doubt enjoy the following new features:
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You can read about these features in more detail here.
The New-Look Interface
When you open Mikogo Version 4.0, the first thing you will notice is a small panel appearing on your screen. (Screenshots used in this blog post are for the Windows version, but the Mac UI is the same).
You will notice four buttons in the “Main menu”. By clicking on these, you will open “drawers” below. For example, click on 
or 
to start or join a session respectively. Note: no need to register for an account to start a session with Version 4.0.
Once you have started a session, you will see different buttons in the main menu. By clicking on them you will open the respective drawer below. Clicking on them again will minimize them.
There is also a “Control Panel” (the 3 grey buttons below the Main Menu) where you will find Pause Transmission, Recording, and Lock Session.
By opening the Settings drawer, you will be able to:
- switch between languages
- turn certain features on and off (to customize Mikogo for your own needs)
- adjust speed/quality
- and more!
Mac users – you will be happy to see that in Version 4.0 we have added even more features for you, which were previously available just in the Windows Version 3.0 software, such as:
- recording
- whiteboard
- participant pointer
- initial viewing direction and remote control settings
- scheduler
- and speed/quality settings
Downloading the Open Beta Version
Now that you’ve done all this reading, you might be looking to download and test Mikogo Version 4.0. Check it out here: www.mikogo.com/beta/
New Version 4.0 User Guides
- Mikogo Version 4.0 User Guide – Windows Click to Open
- Mikogo Version 4.0 User Guide – Mac Click to Open
And what about Version 3.0?
As this initial release of 4.0 is an open beta release, we have kept Version 3 still available for all to use. However the two systems are separate, so if you start a session with the new beta 4.0 software, your participants will also need to download the 4.0 software or join from http://go.mikogo.com
Likewise, if you start a session with Version 3, then your participants will have to join your session using the Version 3 software from http://join.mikogo.com/ or from the download page of the website.
Fantastic news – well done!
Congrats!
But I still missing the Linux version, altought the client feature works really flawless under Wine.
Keep the good work!
Cheers!
@Guidje,
The capabilities of our software product is not 100% supported on Wine – although in some cases you are able to join a session on Wine and view the screen of another user. However vice versa it is not possible to present (or transmit) your own screen by using our software under Wine.
Good news is that we are working on a linux version for Mikogo.
In the meantime, participants can join sessions from a linux computer using the HTML Viewer. The HTML Viewer allows a participant to join a session from simply a web browser. This includes all kinds of web browsers, including those on mobile devices. So you can definitely join a session as a participant from a linux computer using the HTML Viewer.
Will there be a portable version?
I haven’t tried it yet, but I sure am very happy and excited about this new version. Congratulations and thank you very much for the hard work and dedication.
@Dave
The organizer download for windows is the portable version: mikogo-host.exe You can start and join sessions with this
New interface looks nice. Wanna try it. But do you have user manual for beta 4.0 ?
@Aleksandr
Yes the user guides are now available, for both the Mac and Windows version of Mikogo. I just added the user guide links into the blog post above under “New Version 4.0 User Guides”
Thank you very much! But can’t find what the “Enable service” button means. Would you like to explain? The other elements are quite clear.
By clicking “Enable Service” you enable Mikogo to access the Windows service, such as the UAC prompt windows that at times appear on Windows computers. For example, you might be remotely viewing and controlling a distant Vista computer and you go to access the computer’s control panel. Depending on which area you access in control panel, some areas activate a UAC prompt. With Mikogo’s Enable Service, you will still be able to see this UAC prompt. However, if you disable the service, UAC prompts on Vista will be not visible and clickable. In other words, Enable Service is for advanced remote support situations when you need to access the client’s UAC windows.