> What is the simplest/cheapest software for chat/video conferencing. My > son is in Montreal and has all the necessary and we want to > receive/send with him. He has the right camera but we are content just > to send voice while we receive pictures and voice. > iChat requires signing up for .Mac - is there a way round this? Other > free software packages seem to need a similar payment for entry into > the system somewhere along the line. > Severin Crisp
iChat requires the use of a .Mac or AIM account. Try signing up for an AOL Instant Messenger account, I think they're still free. Ryan