Welcome to Discussions, sarmc1
Running OS X on your Mac gives you a couple of choices.
(1) Each of you can install your respective Skype application software and use that for free video chat. Skype has excellent support and user support options if you choose to do it this way.
http://www.skype.com
(2) Alternatively, your Vista PC friend can use the latest AIM 6.1 for Windows:
http://www.aim.com/getaim/win/latestwin.adp
If your PC friend makes the AIM choice, you do not need to download any software to use it. You can use iChat AV on your Mac to connect with him.
Launch iChat on your Mac and see
iChat > Help for how to operate the software.
You can get a
free AIM Name here. Alternatively, if you already have a dot Mac account name, it will work as your AIM name.
Text is easy for everyone. If you need more help with video chat than you get from
iChat > Help, these links can help you setup and make your first video:
Mac 101, Lesson 11: iChat AV
Starting Out With iChat AV 3.x
If you have difficulty with AIM/iChat, both of you should take advantage of this
list of contact testers
Enjoy,
Jim
Mac OS X (10.4.9) G5 DP 1.8 External iSight
