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Video chat with a PC - are AdiumX and MS Messenger similar?
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Topaz
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Mar 16, 2009, 12:43 PM
 
I have used iChat with other Mac users but I want to use a similar video chat app to connect with PC's in the UK and abroad. I am sure relatives abroad have Messenger but can AdiumX connect with Messenger? Are AdiumX and MS Messenger for Mac similar in what they promise, and do they work ok on a Mac? Which one is the best? I don't want use Skype!
     
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Mar 16, 2009, 01:55 PM
 
Adium is like the Tower of Babel when it comes to messaging apps… it can speak to everybody. If I recall right it is getting videochat with its next version 2.
The next Microsoft Messenger for Mac 8 which has been leaked finally brings video conference to the Mac side… You may try Yahoo Messenger which is compatible with the MSN network and besides video which I don't do so I can't say, works quite well.


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Mar 18, 2009, 11:09 AM
 
I have now used TokBox for a trial and it seems to be ideal for what I want. It is very simple and effective. But can anyone tell me if I am able to receive incoming calls from other TokBox users if I am online but NOT logged into TokBox. In other words will it ring if I am connected (by router) but not connected to any search engine or website?

Edit:
Found it
http://www.tokbox.com/view/downloads
Just click the one on the right.
(Last edited by Topaz; Mar 18, 2009 at 12:22 PM. (Reason:Answered))
     
   
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