Disappointment?

Hello.
I have some Family I would like to Video Chat to (because I don't see them often) but they have PCs and use MSN Messenger. I downloaded MSN Messenger for MAC but this doesn't support video or audio between a MAC and a PC (as far as I can tell). I know there is a tutorial about using iChat AV and AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) but is it therefore the only option? Basically, is it true that there is no way for me to video chat to my friends / family unless they get AIM on their PC?
Alternatively - is there a third-party program in existence that allows MAC users to Video Chat to PC users running MSN Messenger? If there isn't, I think that whoever develops this functionality is going to be very rich indeed.......
So much for iChat. I guess it will have to sit in the dock for a while longer until Apple realise that many MAC users have families who have PCs and use MSN Messenger....

Hi Nigel
You could also try one of these 3 programs.
aMSN (a clone MSN Messenger) go to their forum and download the beta version -- http://forums.cocoaforge.com/viewforum.php?f=14 -- It has text, file transfer, webcam, NO voice as yet. Remember it will have bugs as it is a beta version. You may or may not need the following for aMSN to work on Tiger. I know you need them for Jaguar and Panther. The tcl/tk interpreter (version 8.3 or later) found at -- http://tcl.sourceforge.net -- and also ImageMagick -- http://www.cmq.qc.ca/4w/amsn -- Read FAQ’s. PC users do not need this program, they can use the normal msn messenger.
also available is: -
Mercury (a clone MSN Messenger) go to their forum and download the beta version -- http://www.mercury.to/index.php?page=Forum -- It has text, file transfer, webcam, NO voice as yet. Remember it will have bugs also it is a beta version. Read FAQ’s. PC users do not need this program, they can use the normal msn messenger.
If behind a firewall you need to open Ports 6891-6900 for both Mac and PC for file transfers. Both these programs work well for me using Panther.
If you want everything you could try this program
iVisit -- http://www.ivisit.com -- has voice/audio, video/webcam, text chat, file transfer. Cross-platform (PC & Macintosh). “Lite” version is free to download and use. Must register (registration is free). Both parties must have the same program. Good luck and happy chatting.

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    I got Error 3 on IPhone 5 and error 1 In IPhone 5s , I did lot of try as I can my level best , like Update iTunes, stop all security, change cable even change computer format my laptop and install everything fresh in window   I did try to with Mac of my friend,
    Change Internet connections try with DFU mode, Make DFU file Also with redsnow   everything I did
    Whatever on internet information like go to  cmd and run as administrator  to make change hosts file
    Like ipconfig/flushdns everything  everything  what I can….  but I dint get good results and  good information about this error
    Somebody told me this is hardware problem, I make change my battery and charging connector too.
    I don’t know what to do next.. because  I don’t leave any experiment on my stuck phone..
    Note : one  is big issue that apple support team  is also and giving good answer
    I am in Saudi Arabia so I don’t  have any nearest store of Apple.. even Saudi Is Big Consumer of IPhone
    Its Really Bad its big Loss of Money I can’t afford more , Now will not Buy Any IPhone  in future if I don’t get solution..
    Thank You..

    What the **** is this taht you will not provide any service due to just a bit jailbreak..
    we are not much tecnical person.. and mostly consumer dont have good idea about Jailbreak. make your device  much better secure from hacker and jailbreak please we cant afford much money please give me any solution i ll not do jailbreak again please  

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