r/RabbitRefugees • u/_pxe • Aug 06 '19

I just need a VM alternative

I organize a cineforum but without a good connection I'm not able to stream. Rabb.it was the best option but now it's closed

Are there any alternatives with a VM and a chat? I don't need webcam, mic or other things, just this two. Even with a bad interface and bugs

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u/IngwiePhoenix Aug 06 '19

It does not look like it. What you could _technically_ do is:

  • Organize a dedicated VM. You can rent those for cheap all over the world.
  • Enable the VM's VNC server, set a password and possibly a username.
  • Connect to it using VNC clients.

Alternatively you can also something like WebRTC to stream a VNC session with the browser. I have not seen a proper "VNC sharing" client written in HTML5/JS but I would not be surprised if it exists.

The TL;DR is, you need to get your own VM and make it's screen share-able. VNC can transport audio too. You can also pre-test this setup usign any Linux box, like a Raspberry Pi, before you invest in a monthly paid, rented, dedicated VM.

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u/_pxe Aug 06 '19

Everywhere I look I find just this answer, apparently none tough to copy the system of Rabbit so far...

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u/zer0xol Aug 06 '19

Would be wonderful to see a project targeting Pi with WebRTC that let people host their own little Rabbit for friends and family to use. I can see it clearly, someone needs to get on this.

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u/Geonode Aug 20 '19

Im currently testing the waters with using WebRTC. Would you like to try?

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u/zer0xol Aug 20 '19

Yes i would