Jing (software)

Jing
Developer(s) TechSmith
Initial release 28 November 2007 (2007-11-28)
Stable release 2.4.10231 (Windows) 2.7.0 (Mac) / 19 August 2010 (2010-08-19)[1]
Development status Active
Written in C++, C# & .NET (Windows)
Operating system Windows XP or later
Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later[1]
Platform Intel x86 - 32-bit; .NET Framework 3.5 with Service Pack 1 (Windows version); QuickTime 7.5.5 (Mac OS X version)[1]
Size 6.5 MB (approximately)[1]
Type Utility software
License Jing: freeware
Jing Pro: shareware
Requires registration
Website www.jingproject.com

Jing is a screencasting computer program launched in 2007 as Jing Project by the TechSmith Corporation.[2][3] The software takes a picture or video of the user's computer screen and uploads it to the Web, FTP, computer or clipboard.[4] If uploaded to the web, the program automatically creates a URL to the content so it can be shared with others.[5] Jing is compatible with Macintosh and Microsoft Windows.[6] Users must sign up for an account before using the software.

Its simple format and the ability to quickly upload screencasts have made Jing useful for virtual reference in libraries.[7]

On 6 January 2009, TechSmith released Jing Pro, a paid premium version of Jing.[8]

In February 2012, Techsmith announced Jing Pro is to be retired. All users (regardless of subscription) could use this service until 28 February 2013.[9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 http://www.techsmith.com/download/jing/
  2. ↑ "TechSmith Announces the Jing Project.". Business Wire (Okemos, Michigan: The Gale Group, Inc.). 28 November 2007. Archived from the original on 11 December 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  3. ↑ Riley, Duncan (2007-07-19). "The Jing Project: The 3 Legged Dog Of Screen Captures And Screencasting". TechCrunch. Archived from the original on 2014-07-22. Retrieved 2014-07-22.
  4. ↑ Murali, J. (27 August 2007). "Screencasting opens up new avenues netspeak". The Hindu (The Hindu Group). Archived from the original on 11 December 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  5. ↑ Brandao, Curt (6 August 2007). "Jing Project reveals magic behind Net toil". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Archived from the original on 11 December 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  6. ↑ "Jing Project: Screenshots für das Web 2.0". Computerwoche (in German) (IDG Business Media GmbH). 24 September 2007. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  7. ↑ Carr, Allison; Ly, Pearl (2009). "More than words: screencasting as a reference tool". Reference Services Review 37 (4): 408–420. doi:10.1108/00907320911007010.
  8. ↑ Lowensohn, Josh (6 January 2009). "TechSmith's screencast service Jing goes pro". CNet News (CBS Interactive). Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  9. ↑ "Jing Pro Retirement". 28 February 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2012.


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