12. Video Conferencing Software Choices http://dashboard.aim.com/aim Good choice if friends or family members already use AOL AOL Instant Messenger http://messenger.yahoo.com Can also be used to exchange files up to 2GB in size Yahoo Messenger http://download.live.com/messenger Replaces MSN Messenger, can also be used to exchange pictures Windows Live Messenger https://downloadstore.dell.com/Pages/productdetails.aspx?ProductID=DDSNC-DVC-001& Good alternative to Skype, also lets you save and store video chat sessions Dell Video Chat http://skype.com Most widely used, can also make low cost audio calls to regular telephones, works for PC, Mac & Linux Skype Download Site Features Product
13. A Few Choices For Web Cameras Picture $20.01 Ultra low price at Amazon.com Microsoft Life Cam VX-1000 $129.99 Autofocus, follows your every move Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF $49.99 Good for low light conditions Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX $39.99 Adjustable clip, manual focus ring, good optics Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks $29.99 Easy to attach, low price Logitech QuickCam Connect Price Features Product
18. When you click on download, this yellow bar will appear at the top of your browser. Place your mouse cursor over “Click here” and the file download window will appear. Then click on Run.
20. After the Skype install program runs, you will be presented with this window. Before you click on I agree – I strongly recommend that you click the options button
21. Uncheck “Start Skype when computer starts” and if you are using Mozilla Firefox as your default web browser, check that box. Then click on I agree.
22. One more sneaky up sell. Since Google purchased Skype, they will try to encourage you to install their Chrome browser. Uncheck this box before you continue. It’s always a good idea to only install one software application at a time. Then if something goes wrong, you know for sure what caused the problem.
23. This window will appear when the Skype install is complete. Now click on Start Sykpe.