OK... this is pretty simple, if you'd like to do it the "SOS" way...
First off, no server needed... you'll be using Yahoo.
You need a broadband connection, and a web cam.
Establish a Yahoo ID. I'd suggest <BusterCluster@yahoo.com>
All those wishing to view the video, hear the audio, and chat (all
simultaneously) will also need a Yahoo ID. It is free.
http://messenger.yahoo.com/
Download Yahoo messenger.
Those wishing to participate will add "BusterCluster" to their friends list.
BusterCluster starts a Yahoo conference, with camera, and microphone
attached. You can set up your preferences to let anyone in, or, just people
on your "friends" list (suggested).
Whoever is managing the BusterCluster ID will get a request to join from the
listmembers. As you approve them, they're able to read and type in the
chatroom, and hear audio (and reply if they have their own microphone), and
view the BusterClusterCam.
It's helpful to have one person (find a kid) in charge of the web cam
computer to act as moderator.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Johnson [mailto:bmwwxman@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 5:11 AM
To: Wm. Severin Thompson
Cc: Ron Soave; b-evans@earthlink.net; Spridgets@autox.team.net;
midgetsprite@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: BusterCluster tools and registration
On 7/19/06, Wm. Severin Thompson <wsthompson@thicko.com> wrote:
> Youse guys got a Yahoo Messenger video chat room deal organized?
I'm still trying to work it out, Flounder. Bob Gardner is bringing
video cameras, I have a laptop, and Ed has promised a server. ever
having done one of these before I could use all the advice you can
give. I've pretty much got it figured out all the way from the camera
to the DSL connection, but where I send the images and chat from there
is beyond me at the moment. I may get some time this weekend to figure
it out but I have to make an emergency trip to Colorado too so advice
on software and connection would be handy. Also - advice on where I
can go online to read up about it...
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
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