[ANNOUNCE] Apache OpenMeetings 5.0.0 is released

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

The Apache OpenMeetings project is pleased to announce
the release of Apache OpenMeetings 5.0.0.
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
IMPORTANT: Java 11 is required

Release 5.0.0, provides following improvements:

Security:
* Libraries are updated to latest versions
* More strict CSP is implemented
* User accounts are hidden for regular users
* User email addresses are hidden

UI:
* Support for touch events is added (mobiles, tablets)
* Better support for new MS Edge browser
* Direct link for entering the room with room name (not ID)
* Front camera is used by default
* User avatar is editable at Admin->Users

Audio/Video:
* Stability is improved
* Connection to KMS is auto-recovering
* Camera resolution changes take effect immediately
* Multiple client-side JS errors are fixed

Some other fixes and improvements, 74 issues were addressed

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

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

List of fixed issues:
https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?projectId=12312720&version=12348040

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

Apache OpenMeetings Team