ISight Microphone with P.C.

Because Skype doesn't have MAC video yet, I use my iSight on my PC. I can't figure out how to make the microphone work (isn't there a microphone in iSights, maybe that should be my first question!) on the PC so I have to keep using my headset. Any of you smarty pants know anything about this?
Thanks,
Unsmarty Pants

 Sorry, but although some PC users report that they can make their Firewire equipped PC access iSight's camera, PCs apparently cannot use iSight's mic. You will need a separate mic for your PC.
More info in iSight and the PC

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