news.cnet.com — Google is rolling out video and voice capabilities for the chat function that is embedded in the Gmail interface. It's a bare-bones voice and video-conferencing service, but it's simple to install and use and is a very good addition to Gmail.
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Closed AccountNov 12, 2008
How many people actually have webcams?...That' what I thought.
miketwo345Nov 12, 2008
"one or two proprietary systems""99.3% of the market"Fixed.
aoou4444Nov 12, 2008
From Google: "And in the spirit of open communications, we designed this feature using Internet standards such as XMPP, RTP, and H.264, which means that third-party applications and networks can choose to interoperate with Gmail voice and video chat."Open standards are truly a great thing and companies using them should be lauded. I can think of many things I would like to see implemented and if this is indeed open, any of us can implement our own ideas with their service.
just8willNov 12, 2008
I agree flash is not the best thing for this at all. However if you read Eriksrocks' comment he says "No NEW plugin required." In other words most people using the internet already have flash and google wouldn't have to spend time developing a new one. So to Radan and anchorman, read before you post.I agree though, using flash would crap on your computer!
kidcacaoNov 12, 2008
What? no Mac OS X support for the PPC?
myfreepressNov 12, 2008
Mobile Mobile Mobile!I have the Smart Phone that has the horsepower and the forward looking video cam built in.... This would be SOOOO COOL.
bobbyxc2Nov 12, 2008
how about 25 year old men?
olozopmNov 12, 2008
gSus
lilrabbitfoofooNov 14, 2008
Congrats aoou444, you can do a whole lot of nothing on even more machines...ahem.
aoou4444Nov 14, 2008
@LilRabbitFooFooSpeak for yourself. If you've tried Linux and "can do a whole lot of nothing", then good for you; I don't care. I don't spend time trying to get people to use Linux; take it or leave it.I have much more control of my system and love it. I can do anything I want to do and more, while being much more efficient.