Hey,
I am a certified computer tech.And for your question on webcam and video confrencing is as follows.
1- COMPUTER=..512 ram
fast processer
xp home , pro
good graphics card
noise canceling headset
high speed internet connection
cable or dsl
2=WEBCAM= LOGITECH PRO 4000
CREATIVE LABS ULTRA LIVE
3CHAT PROGRAM= PALTALK IS ECELLENT FOR VIDEO
CONFRENCING. SMALL MONTHLY FEE FOR
FULL SERVICE .
YAHOO MESSENGER WITH VOICE.
PROBLEMS WITH VIDEO FRAME RATE(SLOW)
GREAT VOICE CHAT ALL ELSE IS EXCELLENT.
CAMFROG VIDEO CHAT3.4 ALSO A GREAT
VIDEO CHAT PROGRAM.
I HOPE THIS IS HELPFUL
Can anyone recommend a low cost home video conferencing package? I want to be able to communicate with one other user (my daughter)with us both using webcams with audio. We have the PC's but haven't got the webcams yet.
Any advise appreciated.
Thanks

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