Welcome to The Farsight Institute's Video Chat!
People from all over the world can meet face-to-face here at The Farsight Institute's video chat to talk about remote viewing. This is a state-of-the-art video conferencing facility that is easy to use and freely available to the remote-viewing community. We even use this virtual facility to have our own meetings, and even to teach remote viewing worldwide. There is no cost to use these facilities.
To begin, you need an Internet connection (which you already have since you are reading this page), the Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system on your computer, and the Internet Explorer web browser. You need a web cam connected to your computer for others to see you. Your computer or web cam also needs a microphone for you to speak, and your computer must have speakers for you to hear others speak. If you are using a laptop, you should probably use ear buds, head phones, or external speakers. (See the short list of technical requirements below.)
The first time you enter these facilities, your Internet Explorer web browser will either automatically install or request that you download and install an Active X control that works like an instant messenger system (but much better). The download and install take only a few seconds when using DSL or Cable. Your video conferencing can then proceed instantly. These facilities are run off of our own server and powered by Camfrog Web. There is no spyware or adware involved in this.
To begin, enter a nick name, and then click on "Video Conferencing Area." After the Active X control is installed (this only happens the first time you use this system), you can click on a settings button to make sure your settings for the video chat are OK (be sure your web cam is selected as your video capture device). You can then enter the video chat and you will find yourself in the "Lobby." You can then hang around in the Lobby and talk with people, or you can enter the room of your choice. Please note that some rooms are password protected. But during scheduled public events, a room will not require a password to enter.
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VIDEO
CONFERENCING AREA
Open 24 hours, 365 days a year.
Next scheduled event: To be arranged
Technical Requirements:
- Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system (Apple or Linux machines will not yet work.)
- Internet Explorer as the browser (other browsers will not work)
- A web cam (These can be purchased for as little as $20. All web cams will work. But users of Creative Webcam Live! Pro should use the absolute latest driver - dated 28 September 2005 - that is available from the Creative web site.)
- Microphone (Some web cams have a microphone built in.)
- Speakers (or ear buds, head phones, etc.)
