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Jing is a screencasting software launched in 2007 as Jing Project by the TechSmith Corporation.[1] It is currently in version 2.0.8353 released January 6 2009 and is free to download and use. The software takes a picture or video of the user's computer screen and uploads it to the Web, FTP, computer or clipboard.[2] A URL is automatically created and can be shared with others to view or access the uploaded file.[3] Jing is compatible with Macintosh and Windows.[4] Users are required to sign up for an account before using the software.

On January 6, 2009, TechSmith also released Jing Pro, a paid premium version of Jing.[5]

References

  1. ^ "TechSmith Announces the Jing Project". Business Wire. 2007-11-28. Archived from the original on 2008-12-11. Retrieved 11 December 2008.
  2. ^ Murali, J. (2007-08-27). "Screencasting opens up new avenues netspeak". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2008-12-11. Retrieved 11 December 2008.
  3. ^ Brandao, Curt (2007-08-06). "Jing Project reveals magic behind Net toil". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Archived from the original on 2008-12-11. Retrieved 11 December 2008.
  4. ^ "Jing Project: Screenshots für das Web 2.0". computerwoche.de (in German). IDG. 2007-09-24. Retrieved 11 December 2008.
  5. ^ "TechSmith's screencast service Jing goes pro". 2009-01-06. Retrieved 2009-01-08.