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    Video Chat over lan?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by mechrock, Feb 11, 2009.

  1. mechrock

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    Is there software like Skype that will allow you to video chat and audio chat over lan?
     
    mechrock, Feb 11, 2009
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    well, :) in my workplace all the chat programs r blocked guys.. :| cant run/use these.. anything which comes bundled with xp.. for lan only.. :)
     
    decaPODA, Feb 11, 2009
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    Well this is going to be on a personal network. So it won't be blocked.
     
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    So, you should have no problems then. ;)


    @DecaPODA, you could try www.meebo.com - Its an online Instant Messaging Program (In Browser). I believe it has webcam support as well. ;)
     
    ahl395, Feb 11, 2009
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    How exactly do you enable lan video chat for windows live?
     
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    I'm just a kid. The reason I'm wanting to do this is because I thought it would be cool to set up my pocket router with two netbooks/laptops and video chat between two busses on a school trip.
     
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    j/k = just kidding
     
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    Windows Live Messenger ftw!
     
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    Yeah I know. Saw that after I posted, but thought that would still be cool to do.
     
    mechrock, Feb 11, 2009
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    mm.. meebo / imo.im .. these things works..but i dont want messenger services ..i would like to know if there s a way to send messages over the lan to other PC.. like the other fellow got no idea when it gonna pop out next :)

    thanks man
     
    decaPODA, Feb 11, 2009
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    A video message, no. The other person's computer needs to have an application up and waiting for the video to arrive.

    Now, if someone has not disabled the messenger service on his or her PC, you can use the old NET SEND command to send a popup at him or her--but in most cases the service is disabled now adays ever since malware users began using the service for illicit purposes.
     
    gerryf19, Feb 12, 2009
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    you can use my pc sharing software and do what ever you wanna do, voice chat,video chat any thing really.
     
    gary_hendricks, Feb 12, 2009
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