Re: please, help to start in the right direction with a video phone

Thanks a lot.

Let me see if I understand?
I should:

1. Open AOL account?
2. download AIM software?
3. Buy cheap camera and microphone and install on my computer?

Jim wrote:
> On 2005-10-06 12:33:25 -0400, tacit <tacitr@xxxxxxx> said:
>
> > In article <1128606116.731102.262970@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> > "Mark" <tentimes5@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> >> I have a COX CABLE connection to internet.
> >> He also has a similar service. Just different company.
> >> I have heard that it is very simmple to set up on both ends a camera
> >> and we will be able not only talk on the phone free but also see each
> >> other when we talk.
> >
> > Yes, that is correct. Each of you needs a Webcam; on the Mac, I
> > recommend an iSight.
> >> What do we have to install?
> >
> > The Mac comes with iChat A/V already installed. On the PC, you will
> > need a copy of AOL Instant Messenger, which can communicate with and do
> > video and audio chat with iChat A/V.
> >
> >> Is it possible to do even we have two different operating systems.
> >> What should I start from?
> >
> > Start with AIM and iChat A/V.
>
> Just to clarify.. AIM is free and doesn't require AOL to use. You will
> need an AOL (AIM) screen name.
>
>
> --
> Jim <jen....not....home..remvdots...@....yahoo

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