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Video Chatting Software

#1 jsfm35x

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Posted 16 June 2009 - 05:13 AM

Can someone fill me in on video chatting software. My kids use Ovoo and I cannot believe how kool (and free) it is. I am in business and think I would be a useful tool. I am purchasing some web cams for my biggest customers so we can speak over the computer. What is the best free service to use for business? I do not know what else is out there. Looking for good clean conections and nice options and features.

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#2 garmanma

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Posted 16 June 2009 - 08:48 AM

Video conference and free usually do not go together

You do have some free, open source options here:
http://sourceforge.net/search/?type_of_sea...erence+software

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#3 jsfm35x

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Posted 16 June 2009 - 10:05 AM

garmanma, on Jun 16 2009, 09:48 AM, said:

Video conference and free usually do not go together

You do have some free, open source options here:
http://sourceforge.net/search/?type_of_sea...erence+software

Maybe my termonology is incorrect. Is Ovoo a video conference? Or is it called something else?

#4 garmanma

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Posted 16 June 2009 - 12:37 PM

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s Ovoo a video conference? Or is it called something else?

Ovoo says it is:
http://www.oovoo.com/

The only limitation is it's only good for 6 hookups at once
I believe what I linked you too will do more than that

This post has been edited by garmanma: 16 June 2009 - 12:38 PM

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#5 JeffAST

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Posted 23 June 2009 - 10:30 PM

Its not software but try TokBox.com. Theres conference for up to 8 people, chat rooms, private video chat, buddy list, etc. Its the best site i've found for video chat.