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{{Short description|Proprietary VoIP software}}
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{{Infobox software
{{Infobox software
| name = Ventrilo
| name = Ventrilo
| logo =
| logo =
| screenshot = [[Image:Vent.PNG|200px|Screenshot of the Ventrilo 3.0.8 client connected to a server on Windows.]]
| screenshot = Ventrilo Windows 10.png
| caption = Screenshot of the Ventrilo 3.0.5 client
| caption = Screenshot of the Ventrilo 3.0.8 client on Windows 10
| author =
| author =
| developer = Brian Knapp,<ref>[http://flagship-industries-inc.software.informer.com/ Flagship, Industries Inc.]</ref> Maryville, Illinois
| developer = Flagship Industries, Inc.
| released = {{release_date|2002|08|03}}
| released = {{Start date and age|2002|08|03|df=yes}}
| latest release version = 3.0.8<br />3.0.3 (Server)
| latest release version = 4.1.5<ref>[https://ventrilo.en.uptodown.com/mac/download]</ref>
| latest release date ={{release_date|2008|08|24}}
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2023|06|20|df=yes}}
| operating system = [[Windows]], [[macOS]]
| latest Mac version = 3.0.4 (Mac OS X)
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| platform =
| | operating system = [[Mac OS X]] (32-bit only), [[Microsoft Windows]] (Client)<br />[[Microsoft Windows]] and variants of [[Unix]] (Server)
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| language =
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| platform =
| genre = [[VoIP]], [[instant messaging]]
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| language =
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| license = [[Freeware]]
| genre = Internet voice client and server
| website = {{url|ventrilo.com}}
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| license = [[proprietary software|Proprietary]] [[Freeware]]
| website = [http://www.ventrilo.com/ www.ventrilo.com]
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'''Ventrilo''' (or '''Vent''' for short) is [[proprietary software|proprietary]] [[VoIP]] software that includes text chat.
'''Ventrilo''' (or '''Vent''' for short) is a [[proprietary software|proprietary]] [[VoIP]] software that includes text chat.


The Ventrilo client and server are both available as [[freeware]] for use with up to 8 people on the same server. Rented servers can maintain up to 400 people.<ref>[http://forum.ventrilo.com/showthread.php?t=12648 So How many users can I have? (Ventrilo Tech Support)]</ref> The Ventrilo [[server (computing)|server]] is available under a limited license for [[Microsoft Windows]] and [[Mac OS X]] and is accessible on [[FreeBSD]] Kopi, [[Solaris (operating system)|Solaris]] and [[NetBSD]]. The [[client (computing)|client]] is available for Windows, Mac OS X.<ref name=botwr>{{cite web|title=Ventrilo for Conversation|url=http://www.botwr.com/internet/web-hosting/ventrilo-for-conversation.htm|work=botwr.com|publisher=Best of the Web Review|accessdate=25 Feb 2013|date=12 Aug 2008}}</ref> However, the [[Mac OS X]] client is still unable to properly use most servers because of a lack of support for the sparsely used GSM codec. Flagship Industries does not offer a Linux Ventrilo client.<ref name=ventunix>{{cite web|title=Ventrilo Linux/ Unix client Pending Release|url=http://forum.ventrilo.com/showthread.php?t=7071|publisher=Ventrilo Tech Support|accessdate=25 February 2013|date=30 May 2005|quote=The Ventrilo / Linux client tech support forum is here pending the official release of the client. At the current time we do not have an official release date. Once we do it will be posted here...}}</ref> Third party Ventrilo clients are available for mobile devices, such as Ventrilode for iPhone<ref name=ventrilode>{{cite web|url=http://ventrilode.com|title=Ventrilode - a third party Ventrilo client for iPhone}}</ref> and Ventriloid for Android.<ref name=ventriloid>{{cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jtxdriggers.android.ventriloid|title=Ventriloid - a third party Ventrilo client for Android}}</ref>
The Ventrilo client and server are both available as [[freeware]] for use with up to 8 people on the same server. Rented servers can maintain up to 400 people.<ref>[http://forum.ventrilo.com/showthread.php?t=12648 So How many users can I have? (Ventrilo Tech Support)]</ref> The Ventrilo [[server (computing)|server]] is available under a limited license for [[Microsoft Windows]] and [[macOS]] and is accessible on [[FreeBSD]] Kopi, [[Solaris (operating system)|Solaris]] and [[NetBSD]]. The [[client (computing)|client]] is available for Windows and macOS.<ref name=botwr>{{cite web|title=Ventrilo for Conversation|url=http://www.botwr.com/internet/web-hosting/ventrilo-for-conversation.htm|work=botwr.com|publisher=Best of the Web Review|access-date=25 Feb 2013|date=12 Aug 2008}}</ref> However, the macOS client is still unable to properly use most servers because of a lack of support for the sparsely used GSM codec. Flagship Industries does not offer a Linux Ventrilo client.<ref name=ventunix>{{cite web|title=Ventrilo Linux/ Unix client Pending Release|url=http://forum.ventrilo.com/showthread.php?t=7071|publisher=Ventrilo Tech Support|access-date=25 February 2013|date=30 May 2005|quote=The Ventrilo / Linux client tech support forum is here pending the official release of the client. At the current time we do not have an official release date. Once we do it will be posted here...}}</ref> Third party Ventrilo clients are available for mobile devices, such as Ventrilode for iPhone<ref name=ventrilode>{{cite web|url=http://ventrilode.com|title=Ventrilode - a third party Ventrilo client for iPhone}}</ref> and Ventriloid for Android.<ref name=ventriloid>{{cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jtxdriggers.android.ventriloid|title=Ventriloid - a third party Ventrilo client for Android}}</ref>


Ventrilo supports [[Full Rate|GSM Full Rate]] and [[Speex]] codecs.
Ventrilo supports the [[Full Rate|GSM Full Rate]] codec{{citationneeded|date=December 2022}} and used to support the [[Speex]] codec, which Ventrilo 4.0.0 replaced with the [[Opus codec|Opus]] codec.


==Usage==
==Usage==
Ventrilo is sometimes used by [[gamers]] who use the software to communicate with other players on the same team of a multiplayer game, or for general chat.
Ventrilo is sometimes used by [[gamer]]s who use the software to communicate with other players on the same team of a multiplayer game, or for general chat. This usage inspired the 2006 smash single "[[Vi sitter i Ventrilo och spelar DotA]]" by Swedish artist [[Basshunter]].

==Criticisms==
Ventrilo is often criticized for its high latency and lack of support.{{Citation needed|date=September 2013}} Flagship Industries Inc. only sells licenses to businesses, which may impede on those who simply want to host Ventrilo servers on arbitrary hardware.<ref name=bizarro5>{{cite web|url=http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=1699749|title=RANT: Ventrilo IS BAD}}</ref>


==Controversy==
==Controversy==


Flagship Industries Inc. has been involved in several copyright infringement cases as plaintiff.<ref name=lawsuit1>
Flagship Industries Inc. has been involved in several copyright infringement cases as [[plaintiff]].<ref name=lawsuit1>
{{cite web
{{cite web
|title=Copyright Infringement: Flagship Industries, Inc. v. John Doe
|title=Copyright Infringement: Flagship Industries, Inc. v. John Doe
|url=http://www.rfcexpress.com/lawsuits/copyright-lawsuits/illinois-southern-district-court/36066/flagship-industries-inc-v-john-doe/summary/
|url=http://www.rfcexpress.com/lawsuits/copyright-lawsuits/illinois-southern-district-court/36066/flagship-industries-inc-v-john-doe/summary/
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130628113600/http://www.rfcexpress.com/lawsuits/copyright-lawsuits/illinois-southern-district-court/36066/flagship-industries-inc-v-john-doe/summary/
|publisher=RFC Express
|publisher=RFC Express
|accessdate=19 February 2013
|archive-date=28 June 2013
|access-date=25 February 2013
|url-status=dead
|location=Illinois Southern District Court
|location=Illinois Southern District Court
|date=2 May 2008
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|title=Copyright Infringement: Flagship Industries, Inc. v. John Doe
|title=Copyright Infringement: Flagship Industries, Inc. v. John Doe
|url=http://www.rfcexpress.com/lawsuits/copyright-lawsuits/illinois-northern-district-court/44763/flagship-industries-inc-v-john-doe/summary/
|url=http://www.rfcexpress.com/lawsuits/copyright-lawsuits/illinois-northern-district-court/44763/flagship-industries-inc-v-john-doe/summary/
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130628161232/http://www.rfcexpress.com/lawsuits/copyright-lawsuits/illinois-northern-district-court/44763/flagship-industries-inc-v-john-doe/summary/
|publisher=RFC Express
|publisher=RFC Express
|accessdate=25 February 2013
|archive-date=28 June 2013
|access-date=25 February 2013
|url-status=dead
|location=Illinois Northern District Court
|location=Illinois Northern District Court
|date=6 Mar 2009
|date=6 March 2009
|quote=Court Case Number: 1:09-cv-01429}}</ref>
|quote=Court Case Number: 1:09-cv-01429}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Comparison of VoIP software]]
* [[Comparison of VoIP software]]
* [[Mohawk Voice]]
* [[Discord (software)|Discord]]
* [[Mumble (software)|Mumble]]
* [[Mumble (software)|Mumble]]
* [[Roger Wilco (software)|Roger Wilco]]
* [[Roger Wilco (software)|Roger Wilco]]
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Latest revision as of 08:49, 31 August 2023

Ventrilo
Developer(s)Flagship Industries, Inc.
Initial release3 August 2002; 21 years ago (2002-08-03)
Stable release
4.1.5[1] / 20 June 2023; 11 months ago (2023-06-20)
Operating systemWindows, macOS
TypeVoIP, instant messaging
LicenseFreeware
Websiteventrilo.com

Ventrilo (or Vent for short) is a proprietary VoIP software that includes text chat.

The Ventrilo client and server are both available as freeware for use with up to 8 people on the same server. Rented servers can maintain up to 400 people.[2] The Ventrilo server is available under a limited license for Microsoft Windows and macOS and is accessible on FreeBSD Kopi, Solaris and NetBSD. The client is available for Windows and macOS.[3] However, the macOS client is still unable to properly use most servers because of a lack of support for the sparsely used GSM codec. Flagship Industries does not offer a Linux Ventrilo client.[4] Third party Ventrilo clients are available for mobile devices, such as Ventrilode for iPhone[5] and Ventriloid for Android.[6]

Ventrilo supports the GSM Full Rate codec[citation needed] and used to support the Speex codec, which Ventrilo 4.0.0 replaced with the Opus codec.

Usage[edit]

Ventrilo is sometimes used by gamers who use the software to communicate with other players on the same team of a multiplayer game, or for general chat. This usage inspired the 2006 smash single "Vi sitter i Ventrilo och spelar DotA" by Swedish artist Basshunter.

Controversy[edit]

Flagship Industries Inc. has been involved in several copyright infringement cases as plaintiff.[7][8]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ So How many users can I have? (Ventrilo Tech Support)
  3. ^ "Ventrilo for Conversation". botwr.com. Best of the Web Review. 12 August 2008. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
  4. ^ "Ventrilo Linux/ Unix client Pending Release". Ventrilo Tech Support. 30 May 2005. Retrieved 25 February 2013. The Ventrilo / Linux client tech support forum is here pending the official release of the client. At the current time we do not have an official release date. Once we do it will be posted here...
  5. ^ "Ventrilode - a third party Ventrilo client for iPhone".
  6. ^ "Ventriloid - a third party Ventrilo client for Android".
  7. ^ "Copyright Infringement: Flagship Industries, Inc. v. John Doe". Illinois Southern District Court: RFC Express. 2 May 2008. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2013. Court Case Number: 3:08-cv-00327-GPM-DGW
  8. ^ "Copyright Infringement: Flagship Industries, Inc. v. John Doe". Illinois Northern District Court: RFC Express. 6 March 2009. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2013. Court Case Number: 1:09-cv-01429
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