[Bantocks]

I'm looking for some software that allows multiple users to connect webcams and speak to each other.

Skype only allows 1 to 1 video calls. I'd ideally look for something that allows at least 3 or 4 users.

Worst case scenario I'd be after some separate webcam link software and use Skype to do the audio.

Apologies if this is the wrong forum.

[alutke]

Not free - but I have implemented several Polycom units and these provide an excellent solution, however, these are targeted at multiple 'offices' on the same WAN. However a VPN solution would work.....

[dejongj]

If you have a Mac, use iChat...Brilliant at multi-user video conferences...

[Bantocks]

sorry just pc's

[Sam Ash]

I think this may solve your problem, have a look:-

Dimdim: Web conferencing that just works. Dimdim provides easy, open, affordable collaboration. Use for online meetings, eLearning, desktop sharing, training, distance education, unified collaboration, webinar, free web meetings and more.

[Bantocks]

Thanks Sam. Used DIM DIM before. I found it similar to Webex. Although it's free the users found the interface difficult to set up/use so rarely used it.

Currently using a product called VSee which seems to have been well received. It has an easy to use interface and as a result is getting used more often. VSee: High Quality, Low Bandwidth Video Conferencing. This is used for the video call and voice.

There is an option in VSee to desktop share but not tried this yet. Still using another product called Teamviewer which again is very easy to set up and use.

[dejongj]

Originally Posted by dejongj

If you have a Mac, use iChat...Brilliant at multi-user video conferences...

And totally forgot, when I am with people who don't have a Mac...I recommend ooVoo, free easy to use and great multi-user video conferencing...

[Bantocks]

Originally Posted by dejongj

And totally forgot, when I am with people who don't have a Mac...I recommend ooVoo, free easy to use and great multi-user video conferencing...

Oovoo isn't free for more than 2 people in video chat anymore. You have to pay.

[dejongj]

Oh my apologies, guess I should have checked their website. Bit daft of them as that was the only reason to make them interesting.

Ah well iChat is still the best and free!