Quick one !!! desk top pc has an external add on webcam, son`s laptop has a built in webcam, using one pc via ethernet cable and one via wi-fi from same router, can we communicate via webcam from pc to pc and if so how ??

thats it !!!

 

Sure can, probably the best and easiest way is to both download Skype official website - download Skype free now for free calls and internet calls, register then call eachother.

Skype uses peer-to-peer technology, so the call should go directly between the machines even though the call is set up via the internet.

J

 

Okay cheers appreciatte the info, not being funny but you sure skype supports webcam as wel as voice ?? was always under the impression that is was voip- voice over internet or is the webacm support a new thing they have possibly added ??

anyway again appreciatte the advice,will check it out.

 

Skype supports video too.

Video conferencing and free video calls with Skype

 

Perfect !!

 

I need a webcam cheap but a decent one to use with skype any ideas?

 

you can use netmeeting or msn messenger too.

 

Question is ... why ?

 

Must be a big house

 

yeah, better to use a webcam than to fire up the scooby just to get down to the other end of the house.

 

Son's girlfriend mayby stopping over

 

Careful .. I got an infraction last time I said something like that

 

Logitech and zoom do webcams....

 

Oh right ta.

I did put a though as it was only in jest.

 

If you're on the same LAN, then just use Windows Live Messenger - that's what I use with my kids - saves shouting