iChat

[DarkNetworks]

What is iChat actually? Is it a client for AOL or it's Apple's Chat Service where u buy the .Mac account, you get to use it? I've got a AOL account and i'm wondering if i can use it with iChat to webcam with my friends using AOL in the windows platform.Is iSight compatitable with AOL in iChat?

[katie ta achoo]

I'm not sure about the iSight compatibility, but you can use an AOL account with iChat.
You CAN also use the .mac account if you wanted to.

It's basically AIM.. but pretty.. and Apple-tastic. :)

[Kushiro]

You don't need to buy a .mac account to use it...just register for free (sign up for a trial and set up a name) and then even when the trial expires you will still be able to use the address with iChat.

Sorry, I have no idea about the AOL account part of things.

Kush

[munkle]

iChat works with AIM and .mac, it will work with others too by using Jabber, but that's a long and convoluted story.

The iSight will work dandy with iChat. Theoretically you should be able to have video chats with Windows AIM users from iChat(make sure they have the latest version of AIM) but some people have reported slight problems.

[DarkNetworks]

So if i sign up for a .mac account and use iChat with my .mac account, can my friend add me using my .mac account name to their AOL messenger and be able to do webcam with me?Just to confirm.
And btw, i'm assuming that iChat recieves webcam right?
I don't wanna go out and get the iSight and then realise that it doesn't work...

[ITASOR]

So if i sign up for a .mac account and use iChat with my .mac account, can my friend add me using my .mac account name to their AOL messenger and be able to do webcam with me?Just to confirm.
And btw, i'm assuming that iChat recieves webcam right?
I don't wanna go out and get the iSight and then realise that it doesn't work...

Yes, they can add your @mac.com screen name to their buddy list. However, if you want something shorter and not advertising that you have a Mac (or more an e-mail address to spam) you can get just a regular screen name at http://my.screenname.aol.com <--what an ugly URL, but that's it.

For instance, my screen name is "itas0r". I also have itasor@mac.com, but itas0r is much shorter and easier for people to remember.

As for the iSight, I would get it some place you can easily return it, because the AV part of iChat is known to do funny things, like not work for no reason. I just use my miniDV FW camera and it sometimes works with Windows users.

Just think though, if they use Windows are they worth video chatting with anyway?

[katie ta achoo]

Just think though, if they use Windows are they worth video chatting with anyway?


MEE-OWWW!!!!

:p

Itasor, I think you're one of my fav. people on the boards, hahaha. :)

[wdlove]

I just signed up for my free AIM account on Monday. Works flawlessly with iChat. My wife uses her .Mac account, no problem in setting her on my buddy list. Haven't tried iSight or a Windows user.

[DarkNetworks]

Yes, they can add your @mac.com screen name to their buddy list. However, if you want something shorter and not advertising that you have a Mac (or more an e-mail address to spam) you can get just a regular screen name at http://my.screenname.aol.com <--what an ugly URL, but that's it.

For instance, my screen name is "itas0r". I also have itasor@mac.com, but itas0r is much shorter and easier for people to remember.

As for the iSight, I would get it some place you can easily return it, because the AV part of iChat is known to do funny things, like not work for no reason. I just use my miniDV FW camera and it sometimes works with Windows users.

thnx..i'll just go to the Apple Store and ask them if it works...if they say yes, i'll get it, so if it doesn't work, i can return it to them...

Just think though, if they use Windows are they worth video chatting with anyway?

Lol...i pretty much don't mind... ;)

[DarkNetworks]

Btw, one more quick question, if i get a .mac set, which means i buy it, i set up a website using my .mac account. What happends to the website, my idisk storage and everything if i don't renew my .mac after one year?

[munkle]

It'll disappear into cyberspace, where nobody will be able to hear you scream.

Of course you are able to backup your data.

[wdlove]

Btw, one more quick question, if i get a .mac set, which means i buy it, i set up a website using my .mac account. What happens to the website, my idisk storage and everything if i don't renew my .mac after one year?

Yes, it will all be gone. If you plan not to renew, just be sure that you left the automatic renewal button unchecked.