How can I have a live chat on my iMac?  What, if any, additional software do I need?

I want to be able to have video conversations with my family and friends.  I think that my iMac can do this, but I do not know how.  Can anyone give me step - by - step directions for having video chats on my Mac?
Thanks,
Sandra

If they are Mac users use iChat, which should already be on your Mac. If they are not use Skype:
http://www.skype.com/

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