Videoconferencing without account?

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Level 1

69 points

Videoconferencing without account?

Hello, is it possible to use my iSight to have a video conference over a local network without an .Mac or AIM account(or any other for that matter)?

If so, what software would I need to achieve it?

Thanks!

Yvon

Posted on Sep 13, 2005 4:47 PM

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Answer 1

Rj in WI

Level 6

8,035 points

Sep 14, 2005 2:21 PM in response to Yvon Couture

YES, you can host a local video chat via Bonjour in iChat. No Server, no ID required.

Hope this helps!

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Answer 2

Yvon Couture Author

Level 1

69 points

Sep 14, 2005 8:26 PM in response to Rj in WI

That's a clue I'll investigate.

Thanks!

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Answer 3

Rj in WI

Level 6

8,035 points

Sep 14, 2005 9:58 PM in response to Yvon Couture

Yvon:

Your welcome! If you need anything else, just let us know!

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Answer 4

smugj

Level 1

25 points

Sep 16, 2005 2:56 PM in response to Yvon Couture

I'd like to set up a video conference in a school, then between two schools in the same school division, then with a school in germany.
my first step is the connections...
I do isight at home and with my daughter at college.

Question for my level 1 and level 3 guys...
should I attempt to use rendevous, IP addresses...or
bonjour (which i'm not familiar with).
we've got tiger machines on a managed "workgroup manager" network.
your help is appreciated.
smugjoe@mac.com

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