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    Video Conferencing software?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Shel, Jun 22, 2006.

  1. Shel

    Shel Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone able to recommend a video conferencing program?

    I just got a laptop with a built in camera, and my wife has a Mac with a built in camera. I'd love to be able to video chat with my kids, when I'm on the road for business.

    To be clear, I'm wondering what people use and if it works on both Macs and Windows....

    Free is good......

    Thanks in advance!
     
    Shel, Jun 22, 2006
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  2. dihan

    dihan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Skype, no doubt. I'm in the South Pacific, my brother lives in Austria and my parents in Spain. I do video conference flawlessly with all of them.

    There are Windows and Mac versions. Installation under Windows is as easy as it gets (no idea about Mac, but i guess it'll be the same). It uses P2P technology and it is totally free.

    Cheers, mate.
     
    dihan, Jun 23, 2006
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  3. Lil Mayz

    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    well...basically use your Instant Messaging Program as your Video Conferencing software to talk to people. I wouldn't recommend buying Video Conferencing software, unless you are a buisness user.

    If you are a buisness user, you'd really want something like Raindance Meeting Edition.

    http://www.raindance.com/rndc/services/rfmOverview.jsp
     
    Lil Mayz, Jun 23, 2006
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  4. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    skype is good - add http://www.video4im.com/index.php?id=79 (or http://www.festooninc.com/) then u can video conferencing with many persons

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jun 23, 2006
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  5. Bwen

    Bwen Notebook Evangelist

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    I personally use Skype when talking to my Son using my notebook, I recommend it. I don't know about Raindance Meeting, but I might give it a try.
     
    Bwen, Jun 25, 2006
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  6. Jenie0109

    Jenie0109 Newbie

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    You should try visiting this community www.baselux.com they offer free video conference without downloading software.
     
    Jenie0109, May 21, 2008
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