[ANNOUNCE] Apache OpenMeetings 5.0.0-M2 is released

[Maxim Solodovnik <so...@apache.org>]

The Apache OpenMeetings project is pleased to announce
the release of Apache OpenMeetings 5.0.0-M2.
The release is available for download from
https://openmeetings.apache.org/downloads.html

Apache OpenMeetings provides video conferencing, instant messaging, white board,
collaborative document editing and other groupware tools. It uses API
functions of Kurento Media Server for Streaming.

Release 5.0.0-M2, provides following improvements:

This release provides WebRTC audio/video/screen-sharing in the Room
IMPORTANT: Java 11 is required
Flash plugin is no more required in the browser

Backup/Restore:
* OAuth configs were not properly backup

White board:
* Math formula is improved
* Room files are improved
* Clean WB REST method perform real-time clean

Room:
* Rooms can be customized on group basis
* "Ghost" users are not displayed in the room
* External user name is displayed as expected

Please NOTE: this version might be not production ready

Some other fixes and improvements, 18 issues were addressed

Readme: https://github.com/apache/openmeetings/blob/5.0.0-M2/README.md

Changelog: https://github.com/apache/openmeetings/blob/5.0.0-M2/CHANGELOG.md

List of fixed issues:
https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?projectId=12312720&version=12345199

Unfortunately there are some limitations:
1) this version will not work in IE11
2) Edge browser support is limited due to some bugs in browser
3) External video in room is not yet supported
4) SIP integration is not yet implemented

For more information on Apache OpenMeetings please visit
project home page: https://openmeetings.apache.org

Apache OpenMeetings Team