Microsoft Messenger Video Conversations for Mac

[abrilviaverde]

I just recently bought a new iMac with Microsoft Messenger for Mac. On
my old PC, I had video conversations online with my family. Now,
there's no option on Microsoft Messenger on the Mac for video
conversations. How can I have video conversations with people that are
still on PC's?

 

[Mickey Stevens]

Unfortunately, Messenger for Mac does not have the ability to do video &
audio chat. You could try using another program like iChat (and AOL Instant
Messenger on the PC end) for that. Or you could try Skype, though I've seen
mixed reviews concerning the video quality.

Note that Microsoft is working on a version of Messenger with audio and
video chat. Please see this post on Mac Mojo, the Microsoft Mac Business
Unit weblog for more information:
<http://blogs.msdn.com/macmojo/archive/2006/09/27/774149.aspx>

 

[John McGhie [MVP Word, Word Mac]]

Skype video quality is generally excellent, in my experience.

However, the Skype protocol does sacrifice video in favour of audio, and
autio in favour of text. If the connection is struggling for real
bandwidth, the video quality will be "ordinary". I wouldn't attempt Skype
Video if there is less than 256 kb of braodband available (with no other
users or programs using it). A high-band (20 mbps) Cable connection gives
very good video quality.

Cheers

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