> What is the simplest/cheapest software for chat/video conferencing.  My  
> son is in Montreal and has all the necessary and we want to  
> receive/send with him.  He has the right camera but we are content just  
> to send voice while we receive pictures and voice.
> iChat requires signing up for .Mac - is there a way round this?  Other  
> free software packages seem to need a similar payment for entry into  
> the system somewhere along the line.
> Severin Crisp


iChat requires the use of a .Mac or AIM account. Try signing up for
an AOL Instant Messenger account, I think they're still free.

Ryan