[schalliol]

As I understand it, in a 2nd version or so of iChat, it became compatible with Windows on the a/v side. I did a search and couldn't find with what program(s) this compatability exists. We recently had a baby and I thought it would be nice to get my in-laws a computer video camera and software for Christmas that we can use for 2-way conferencing. What programs or cameras are recommended for this?

[TETENAL]

You need AIM 5.9.

http://www.aim.com/get_aim/win/latest_win.adp?aolp=

[amazing]

The Apple iChat discussion forum has great FAQs about cross-platform video chat. Kudos to those enthusiasts who have developed and maintained such encyclopedic websites like the following:

http://ezjimfortestonly.blogspot.com/

Midway down you'll find the link to the "Mac Video Chat with PCs".

[misc]

I have had multiple video conversations with people using iChat to AIM on Windows. Some people find that it doesn't always work.

[Edit: This was a hell of a 1,000 post.]

[gururafiki]

My buddy uses Trillian on his PC, and we can video chat fine.

http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/

[gururafiki]

Found this for anyone interested:
http://www.mvldesign.com/video_conference_tutorial.html