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    Webcam Chatting. Help please.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MikaComp, May 12, 2008.

  1. MikaComp

    MikaComp Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, my girlfriend and I are apart this summer and we both have notebooks with webcams up top.

    What would be the best (pref. free) way for us to chat. Is there some software I need or can I do this online for free somewhere?

    thanks
     
    MikaComp, May 12, 2008
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  2. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    Skype is exactly what you want, and free.
     
    Gintoki, May 12, 2008
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  3. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    Yahoo! Messenger is another good one. It's surprisingly compatible with a lot of webcams, even lower brand names.
     
    Arki, May 12, 2008
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    andyasselin Notebook Deity

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    why not just use messenger live

    it already on most people computer and most people allready have passport id or live sign in id

    from hotmail
     
    andyasselin, May 12, 2008
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  5. MikaComp

    MikaComp Notebook Enthusiast

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    I guess they all have it huh?

    But I got skype now and it works great... THX!
     
    MikaComp, May 13, 2008
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    everex5000 Notebook Geek

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    everex5000, May 13, 2008
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    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Skype is the best...i use it to webcam chat with my cousins..works best.
     
    Nocturnal310, May 13, 2008
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    Skype is international, for a few $ at year you an even call a landline phone.
     
    Wirelessman, May 13, 2008
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