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Have any of you had experience with video conferencing using MSN Messenger. I have tried this a few times this summer with DSL on both ends and it was pretty amazing. Videocam and headset cost about $70. With the cost of energy and travel going up will we be using more of this? I would rather sit in my home office in my underwear and do business than get in the car to go visit someone. When it first came out it didn't work very well but it seems like the techology has finally caught up to the times. I...

MSN to shut down chat service in most world markets08:01 AM CDT on Wednesday, September 24, 2003Associated Press SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp. is shutting down Internet chat services in most of its markets around the world and limiting the service in the United States to help reduce criminal solicitations of children through online discussions. The moves also should help Microsoft shed some nonpaying users that have dragged on profits, said an analyst who follows the software giant. The changes, which will take effect Oct. 14, were disclosed Tuesday. In most of its 34 markets in Europe, Latin America and Asia,...

If you're a FReeper who uses one of the popular Instant Messaging programs (MSN Messenger, AIM, Yahoo! or even ICQ), send me FReepmail with the name of your program and username. I'll add you to my contact list & send you my info.