In the last two or more years, I have only chatted with my mother. We chat using the web-cams so she can see her grandson -well, also to talk to me and such, but mostly for the chance to see her grandson that her cruel, unfeeling son keeps 10,000 km away.
In buying the new computer, an iMac with built in web-cam, I figured that video chat would improve or at least stay the same.
This is not the case. Apple's iChat does not work with MSN Messenger. I have the Windows OS as well and when I use it, the built in web-cam isn't found or recognized. anyway, it isn't functional while using Windows.
Does anyone know if this is a problem with my version of Boot Camp? I started checking an iMac forum, but was called away just as I started reading something on that subject.
I am tempted to set up Google Video Chat - I use Google for just about everything else - but it seems like a step backward. I expected a new computer to expand my options (and it has, mostly) not simply exchange one option with another. If I were changing because Google Chat were a better service, that would be one thing. But to change due to software incompatibilities is another, less palatable thing.
----
Oh, I downloaded Chrome on the Windows side and I like it. Very functional but without any flash (I mean ostentation, I guess it features Flash animation and the like).
Posts
2 comments:
I used to use MSN Messenger on my computer but switched to Google Chat because there were fewer problems and because I liked its simplicity. I am using Google Chrome for some of the same reasons. It also starts up and operates somewhat faster than other browsers, especially IE 8.
skype works fine with a mac
Post a Comment