Bobby

Yes, you can receive pics from another webcam without having to have a
webcam set up at your end..

The best way to communicate is to use a headset, ie.. headphones with built
in microphone, available from all good computer stores..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/User


"+++Bobby "O"+++" <rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message
news:hRGkf.35694$4l5.16921@dukeread05...
> Thanks, I installed Yahoo! Messenger. Now I have to purchase a camera.
> Until then, can a user videoconference with more than one person at a
> time? Also, do I need earphones?
>
>
> "Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" <mikehalll@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:eGb8v2O%23FHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> Bobby
>>
>> The cheapest way is to use Yahoo Messenger as the videoconferencing
>> software, and Logitech make some reasonable webcams..
>>
>> For Yahoo Messenger.. http://www.yahoo.com ..
>>
>> To get Messenger, click on the Messenger icon found in the top right
>> corner of the Yahoo home page..
>>
>> For webcams..
>> http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...id=2170,ad=hmf
>>
>> Cable should be able to handle a webcam, but they are quite heavy on
>> local computer resources too..
>>
>>
>> --
>> Mike Hall
>> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>>
>>
>> "+++Bobby "O"+++" <rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message
>> news:9vqkf.35472$4l5.14921@dukeread05...
>>> I'd like to get into videoconferencing so I can stay in touch with my
>>> sons - who are all over the country (USA). Would someone recommend some
>>> good cameras and software? Also, what Internet speed should I have to
>>> get a fairly good picture? I use COX cable and my average speed is
>>> about 1.5 kilobytes per second. I couldn't find a newsgroup for this
>>> subject. Thanks..........
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Mike Hall (MS-MVP) wrote:
> Alias
>
> Yahoo Messenger allows for multiple voice, typing and webcam images.. MSN
> Messenger has the restrictions on how many can use voice..
>

I didn't know that. Thanks for the heads up.

Alias

I have XP Pro and Netmeeting is installed.


"Alias" <aka@[notme]maskedandanonymous.org> wrote in message
news:eTzv$VQ%23FHA.2324@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> +++Bobby "O"+++ wrote:
>
>> This did nothing. Is it a joke?
>
> No, it's the way to bring up Netmeeting. That said, if you have XP Home, I
> don't believe it's installed by default.
>
> Alias
>>
>>
>> "David Candy" <.> wrote in message
>> news:u4cLdfI%23FHA.740@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>> Type conf in Start Run
>>

Thanks......


"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" <mikehalll@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:ez1Bv4Q%23FHA.1028@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> Alias
>
> Yahoo Messenger allows for multiple voice, typing and webcam images.. MSN
> Messenger has the restrictions on how many can use voice..
>
> --
> Mike Hall
> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "Alias" <aka@[notme]maskedandanonymous.org> wrote in message
> news:%23ccNcPQ%23FHA.2472@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> +++Bobby "O"+++ wrote:
>>> Thanks, I installed Yahoo! Messenger. Now I have to purchase a camera.
>>> Until then, can a user videoconference with more than one person at a
>>> time?
>>
>> No.
>>
>>> Also, do I need earphones?
>>
>> Only if you don't want to use speakers. That said, earphones will make it
>> easier for the person to understand you as the speakers will create an
>> echo and static.
>>
>> I haven't tried it but, supposedly, SKYPE is a better video conferencing
>> tool than Yahoo or MSN Messenger.
>>
>> Alias
>>>
>>>
>>> "Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" <mikehalll@mvps.org> wrote in message
>>> news:eGb8v2O%23FHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>>>Bobby
>>>>
>>>>The cheapest way is to use Yahoo Messenger as the videoconferencing
>>>>software, and Logitech make some reasonable webcams..
>>>>
>>>>For Yahoo Messenger.. http://www.yahoo.com ..
>>>>
>>>>To get Messenger, click on the Messenger icon found in the top right
>>>>corner of the Yahoo home page..
>>>>
>>>>For webcams..
>>>>http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...id=2170,ad=hmf
>>>>
>>>>Cable should be able to handle a webcam, but they are quite heavy on
>>>>local computer resources too..
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>Mike Hall
>>>>MVP - Windows Shell/User
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"+++Bobby "O"+++" <rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message
>>>>news:9vqkf.35472$4l5.14921@dukeread05...
>>>>
>>>>>I'd like to get into videoconferencing so I can stay in touch with my
>>>>>sons - who are all over the country (USA). Would someone recommend
>>>>>some good cameras and software? Also, what Internet speed should I
>>>>>have to get a fairly good picture? I use COX cable and my average
>>>>>speed is about 1.5 kilobytes per second. I couldn't find a newsgroup
>>>>>for this subject. Thanks..........
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>

I've read where the Logitech QuikCam Pro 5000 has echo canceling circuitry
and, therefore, can be used without earphones. Any feedback on this?


"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" <mikehalll@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:%23rS0A6Q%23FHA.3480@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Bobby
>
> Yes, you can receive pics from another webcam without having to have a
> webcam set up at your end..
>
> The best way to communicate is to use a headset, ie.. headphones with
> built in microphone, available from all good computer stores..
>
> --
> Mike Hall
> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "+++Bobby "O"+++" <rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:hRGkf.35694$4l5.16921@dukeread05...
>> Thanks, I installed Yahoo! Messenger. Now I have to purchase a camera.
>> Until then, can a user videoconference with more than one person at a
>> time? Also, do I need earphones?
>>
>>
>> "Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" <mikehalll@mvps.org> wrote in message
>> news:eGb8v2O%23FHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>> Bobby
>>>
>>> The cheapest way is to use Yahoo Messenger as the videoconferencing
>>> software, and Logitech make some reasonable webcams..
>>>
>>> For Yahoo Messenger.. http://www.yahoo.com ..
>>>
>>> To get Messenger, click on the Messenger icon found in the top right
>>> corner of the Yahoo home page..
>>>
>>> For webcams..
>>> http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...id=2170,ad=hmf
>>>
>>> Cable should be able to handle a webcam, but they are quite heavy on
>>> local computer resources too..
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Mike Hall
>>> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>>>
>>>
>>> "+++Bobby "O"+++" <rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message
>>> news:9vqkf.35472$4l5.14921@dukeread05...
>>>> I'd like to get into videoconferencing so I can stay in touch with my
>>>> sons - who are all over the country (USA). Would someone recommend
>>>> some good cameras and software? Also, what Internet speed should I
>>>> have to get a fairly good picture? I use COX cable and my average
>>>> speed is about 1.5 kilobytes per second. I couldn't find a newsgroup
>>>> for this subject. Thanks..........
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

The Logitech webcams have built in mics, but can be raspy.. a headset is a
much better option.. Plantronics do some nice lightweight headsets with good
quality boom mics attached.. other makes are as good but tend to be heavy or
make one's ears hot..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/User


"+++Bobby "O"+++" <rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message
news:x1Lkf.36023$4l5.14381@dukeread05...
> I've read where the Logitech QuikCam Pro 5000 has echo canceling circuitry
> and, therefore, can be used without earphones. Any feedback on this?
>
>
> "Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" <mikehalll@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:%23rS0A6Q%23FHA.3480@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> Bobby
>>
>> Yes, you can receive pics from another webcam without having to have a
>> webcam set up at your end..
>>
>> The best way to communicate is to use a headset, ie.. headphones with
>> built in microphone, available from all good computer stores..
>>
>> --
>> Mike Hall
>> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>>
>>
>> "+++Bobby "O"+++" <rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message
>> news:hRGkf.35694$4l5.16921@dukeread05...
>>> Thanks, I installed Yahoo! Messenger. Now I have to purchase a camera.
>>> Until then, can a user videoconference with more than one person at a
>>> time? Also, do I need earphones?
>>>
>>>
>>> "Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" <mikehalll@mvps.org> wrote in message
>>> news:eGb8v2O%23FHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>> Bobby
>>>>
>>>> The cheapest way is to use Yahoo Messenger as the videoconferencing
>>>> software, and Logitech make some reasonable webcams..
>>>>
>>>> For Yahoo Messenger.. http://www.yahoo.com ..
>>>>
>>>> To get Messenger, click on the Messenger icon found in the top right
>>>> corner of the Yahoo home page..
>>>>
>>>> For webcams..
>>>> http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...id=2170,ad=hmf
>>>>
>>>> Cable should be able to handle a webcam, but they are quite heavy on
>>>> local computer resources too..
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Mike Hall
>>>> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "+++Bobby "O"+++" <rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:9vqkf.35472$4l5.14921@dukeread05...
>>>>> I'd like to get into videoconferencing so I can stay in touch with my
>>>>> sons - who are all over the country (USA). Would someone recommend
>>>>> some good cameras and software? Also, what Internet speed should I
>>>>> have to get a fairly good picture? I use COX cable and my average
>>>>> speed is about 1.5 kilobytes per second. I couldn't find a newsgroup
>>>>> for this subject. Thanks..........
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Thanks, Mike.


"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" <mikehalll@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:OF3jtKT%23FHA.740@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> The Logitech webcams have built in mics, but can be raspy.. a headset is a
> much better option.. Plantronics do some nice lightweight headsets with
> good quality boom mics attached.. other makes are as good but tend to be
> heavy or make one's ears hot..
>
> --
> Mike Hall
> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "+++Bobby "O"+++" <rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:x1Lkf.36023$4l5.14381@dukeread05...
>> I've read where the Logitech QuikCam Pro 5000 has echo canceling
>> circuitry and, therefore, can be used without earphones. Any feedback on
>> this?
>>
>>
>> "Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" <mikehalll@mvps.org> wrote in message
>> news:%23rS0A6Q%23FHA.3480@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>> Bobby
>>>
>>> Yes, you can receive pics from another webcam without having to have a
>>> webcam set up at your end..
>>>
>>> The best way to communicate is to use a headset, ie.. headphones with
>>> built in microphone, available from all good computer stores..
>>>
>>> --
>>> Mike Hall
>>> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>>>
>>>
>>> "+++Bobby "O"+++" <rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message
>>> news:hRGkf.35694$4l5.16921@dukeread05...
>>>> Thanks, I installed Yahoo! Messenger. Now I have to purchase a camera.
>>>> Until then, can a user videoconference with more than one person at a
>>>> time? Also, do I need earphones?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" <mikehalll@mvps.org> wrote in message
>>>> news:eGb8v2O%23FHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Bobby
>>>>>
>>>>> The cheapest way is to use Yahoo Messenger as the videoconferencing
>>>>> software, and Logitech make some reasonable webcams..
>>>>>
>>>>> For Yahoo Messenger.. http://www.yahoo.com ..
>>>>>
>>>>> To get Messenger, click on the Messenger icon found in the top right
>>>>> corner of the Yahoo home page..
>>>>>
>>>>> For webcams..
>>>>> http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...id=2170,ad=hmf
>>>>>
>>>>> Cable should be able to handle a webcam, but they are quite heavy on
>>>>> local computer resources too..
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Mike Hall
>>>>> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "+++Bobby "O"+++" <rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:9vqkf.35472$4l5.14921@dukeread05...
>>>>>> I'd like to get into videoconferencing so I can stay in touch with my
>>>>>> sons - who are all over the country (USA). Would someone recommend
>>>>>> some good cameras and software? Also, what Internet speed should I
>>>>>> have to get a fairly good picture? I use COX cable and my average
>>>>>> speed is about 1.5 kilobytes per second. I couldn't find a newsgroup
>>>>>> for this subject. Thanks..........
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

You're welcome..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/User


"+++Bobby "O"+++" <rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message
news:KsZkf.36062$4l5.5542@dukeread05...
> Thanks, Mike.
>
>
> "Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" <mikehalll@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:OF3jtKT%23FHA.740@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>> The Logitech webcams have built in mics, but can be raspy.. a headset is
>> a much better option.. Plantronics do some nice lightweight headsets with
>> good quality boom mics attached.. other makes are as good but tend to be
>> heavy or make one's ears hot..
>>
>> --
>> Mike Hall
>> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>>
>>
>> "+++Bobby "O"+++" <rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message
>> news:x1Lkf.36023$4l5.14381@dukeread05...
>>> I've read where the Logitech QuikCam Pro 5000 has echo canceling
>>> circuitry and, therefore, can be used without earphones. Any feedback
>>> on this?
>>>
>>>
>>> "Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" <mikehalll@mvps.org> wrote in message
>>> news:%23rS0A6Q%23FHA.3480@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>> Bobby
>>>>
>>>> Yes, you can receive pics from another webcam without having to have a
>>>> webcam set up at your end..
>>>>
>>>> The best way to communicate is to use a headset, ie.. headphones with
>>>> built in microphone, available from all good computer stores..
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Mike Hall
>>>> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "+++Bobby "O"+++" <rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:hRGkf.35694$4l5.16921@dukeread05...
>>>>> Thanks, I installed Yahoo! Messenger. Now I have to purchase a
>>>>> camera. Until then, can a user videoconference with more than one
>>>>> person at a time? Also, do I need earphones?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" <mikehalll@mvps.org> wrote in message
>>>>> news:eGb8v2O%23FHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Bobby
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The cheapest way is to use Yahoo Messenger as the videoconferencing
>>>>>> software, and Logitech make some reasonable webcams..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> For Yahoo Messenger.. http://www.yahoo.com ..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> To get Messenger, click on the Messenger icon found in the top right
>>>>>> corner of the Yahoo home page..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> For webcams..
>>>>>> http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...id=2170,ad=hmf
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cable should be able to handle a webcam, but they are quite heavy on
>>>>>> local computer resources too..
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Mike Hall
>>>>>> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "+++Bobby "O"+++" <rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:9vqkf.35472$4l5.14921@dukeread05...
>>>>>>> I'd like to get into videoconferencing so I can stay in touch with
>>>>>>> my sons - who are all over the country (USA). Would someone
>>>>>>> recommend some good cameras and software? Also, what Internet speed
>>>>>>> should I have to get a fairly good picture? I use COX cable and my
>>>>>>> average speed is about 1.5 kilobytes per second. I couldn't find a
>>>>>>> newsgroup for this subject. Thanks..........
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>