messenger 6.0 Video conference vs. Webcam conference

[SFG]

What is the difference between a Video conference and a webcam conference in
the new 6.0?

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings,

The "Webcam" feature is Logitech-based video (just like this add-on in MSN Messenger 5:
http://messenger.msn.com/support/webcam.asp) whereas the Video Conference is the same
voice/video conversation feature that is in Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger 5 on Windows
XP.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"SFG" > wrote in message ...
> What is the difference between a Video conference and a webcam conference in
> the new 6.0?
>
>

[SFG]

Jonathan

I went to the website but I cannot find any substantial feature differences
listed. Do they "funtion" the same. Is there a case where one is better
than the other. Do they have the same problems running behind an NAT
router?

Thanks


"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Greetings,
>
> The "Webcam" feature is Logitech-based video (just like this add-on in MSN
Messenger 5:
> http://messenger.msn.com/support/webcam.asp) whereas the Video Conference
is the same
> voice/video conversation feature that is in Windows Messenger and MSN
Messenger 5 on Windows
> XP.
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Windows MVP, Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>
> "SFG" > wrote in message
...
> > What is the difference between a Video conference and a webcam
conference in
> > the new 6.0?
> >
> >
>
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi,

No, they actually function quite differently. In terms of the Logitech-based software, it
can use a central server, instead of a direct connection, which allows it to get around NATs,
firewalls, etc. (with a performance cost). With the built-in Windows XP video/voice ("Video
Conference") the only way for it to be used via NATs is when the NAT supports Universal Plug
and Play (UPnP) or other third-party software is used to get around it (like ENat for
Messenger).
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com


"SFG" > wrote in message ...
> Jonathan
>
> I went to the website but I cannot find any substantial feature differences
> listed. Do they "funtion" the same. Is there a case where one is better
> than the other. Do they have the same problems running behind an NAT
> router?
>
> Thanks
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Greetings,
> >
> > The "Webcam" feature is Logitech-based video (just like this add-on in MSN
> Messenger 5:
> > http://messenger.msn.com/support/webcam.asp) whereas the Video Conference
> is the same
> > voice/video conversation feature that is in Windows Messenger and MSN
> Messenger 5 on Windows
> > XP.
> > ____________________________________________
> > Jonathan Kay
> > Windows MVP, Messenger
> > Associate Expert
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> > Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >
> > "SFG" > wrote in message
> ...
> > > What is the difference between a Video conference and a webcam
> conference in
> > > the new 6.0?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Joel Estes]

This conversation indicates that MSN 6.0 is available, if so, where??

Joel

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Greetings,
>
> The "Webcam" feature is Logitech-based video (just like this add-on in MSN
Messenger 5:
> http://messenger.msn.com/support/webcam.asp) whereas the Video Conference
is the same
> voice/video conversation feature that is in Windows Messenger and MSN
Messenger 5 on Windows
> XP.
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Windows MVP, Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>
> "SFG" > wrote in message
...
> > What is the difference between a Video conference and a webcam
conference in
> > the new 6.0?
> >
> >
>
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Joel,

There's a leaked beta going around that you can probably find if you look hard enough, but
there is no official version available to the public.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"Joel Estes" > wrote in message
...
> This conversation indicates that MSN 6.0 is available, if so, where??
>
> Joel
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Greetings,
> >
> > The "Webcam" feature is Logitech-based video (just like this add-on in MSN
> Messenger 5:
> > http://messenger.msn.com/support/webcam.asp) whereas the Video Conference
> is the same
> > voice/video conversation feature that is in Windows Messenger and MSN
> Messenger 5 on Windows
> > XP.
> > ____________________________________________
> > Jonathan Kay
> > Windows MVP, Messenger
> > Associate Expert
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> > Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >
> > "SFG" > wrote in message
> ...
> > > What is the difference between a Video conference and a webcam
> conference in
> > > the new 6.0?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Joel Estes]

Well, I found a download, but the real question is:: 1. Does it work? 2.
Can it be uninstalled, if needed. 3. Will it cause any problems?

Joel

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Joel,
>
> There's a leaked beta going around that you can probably find if you look
hard enough, but
> there is no official version available to the public.
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Windows MVP, Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>
> "Joel Estes" > wrote in message
> ...
> > This conversation indicates that MSN 6.0 is available, if so, where??
> >
> > Joel
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Greetings,
> > >
> > > The "Webcam" feature is Logitech-based video (just like this add-on in
MSN
> > Messenger 5:
> > > http://messenger.msn.com/support/webcam.asp) whereas the Video
Conference
> > is the same
> > > voice/video conversation feature that is in Windows Messenger and MSN
> > Messenger 5 on Windows
> > > XP.
> > > ____________________________________________
> > > Jonathan Kay
> > > Windows MVP, Messenger
> > > Associate Expert
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> > > Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> > >
> > > "SFG" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > > What is the difference between a Video conference and a webcam
> > conference in
> > > > the new 6.0?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Joel,

Can't really answer those since it's not an unofficial release, but judging from other
feedback, it seems to be fine (assuming you got it from the same source).
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com


"Joel Estes" > wrote in message
...
> Well, I found a download, but the real question is:: 1. Does it work? 2.
> Can it be uninstalled, if needed. 3. Will it cause any problems?
>
> Joel
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi Joel,
> >
> > There's a leaked beta going around that you can probably find if you look
> hard enough, but
> > there is no official version available to the public.
> > ____________________________________________
> > Jonathan Kay
> > Windows MVP, Messenger
> > Associate Expert
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> > Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >
> > "Joel Estes" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > This conversation indicates that MSN 6.0 is available, if so, where??
> > >
> > > Joel
> > >
> > > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Greetings,
> > > >
> > > > The "Webcam" feature is Logitech-based video (just like this add-on in
> MSN
> > > Messenger 5:
> > > > http://messenger.msn.com/support/webcam.asp) whereas the Video
> Conference
> > > is the same
> > > > voice/video conversation feature that is in Windows Messenger and MSN
> > > Messenger 5 on Windows
> > > > XP.
> > > > ____________________________________________
> > > > Jonathan Kay
> > > > Windows MVP, Messenger
> > > > Associate Expert
> > > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> > > > Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> > > >
> > > > "SFG" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > > What is the difference between a Video conference and a webcam
> > > conference in
> > > > > the new 6.0?
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