[ANNOUNCE] Apache OpenMeetings 5.0.0-M4 is released

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

The Apache OpenMeetings project is pleased to announce
the release of Apache OpenMeetings 5.0.0-M4.
The release is available for download from
https://openmeetings.apache.org/downloads.html

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

Flash plugin is no more required in the browser
Please NOTE: this version might be not production ready
IMPORTANT: Java 11 is required

UI:
* Main UI library has been changed Jquery-UI -> Bootstrap
* Hotkey to resize&arrage "video" windows is added
* Camera/Microphone on/off icons are less confusing
* The room can be blocked until moderator will enter
* Room sidebar dock button works as expected
* Right-click menu for WB tab is fixed
* Link to privacy statement is added to sign-in dialog

Audio/Video:
* Audio-only clients doesn't create "video" windows
* Audio/Video stream tries to re-connect in case of any issue

Backup/Restore:
* Backup/restore was re-worked and better covered with tests
* Multiple other issues are addressed

Integration:
* OAuth: user attributes retrieval is improved
* LDAP documentation is improved
* User picture can be retrieved from LDAP

Some other fixes and improvements, 56 issues were addressed

Readme: https://github.com/apache/openmeetings/blob/5.0.0-M4/README.md

Changelog: https://github.com/apache/openmeetings/blob/5.0.0-M4/CHANGELOG.md

List of fixed issues:
https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?projectId=12312720&version=12346603

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

Apache OpenMeetings Team