Just a few links today. Most anyone online knows about chat, a generic term for typing in real time through some program or other, voice chat and video chat so these links are not likely new. There are lots of other programs on the market as well. Simply get a webcam and headset and start chatting.
Here are the programs I have and use. Take care NOT to install toolbars etc. unless you really want them. These programs are free AND you can use each to make PC to phone calls by loading up a phone card sort of account. Each has video chat and games. Each has some benefit of its own. Do consider a decent headset or if your space is quiet a very good speaker set with external mic. Broadband is recommended but each works OK with dial-up. There could be a bit of a lag at times without broadband.
Yahoo Messenger http://downloads.yahoo.com/ scroll down to the link to DL, download, and install. I think this is the most fun for casual video chat. I do NOT like their "rooms."
Paltalk http://www.paltalk.com/ This one has "rooms" / forums too and they are much easier to use. Particular ones like PCTech in the Computer section offer some excellent help sessions hosted / administered by qualified volunteer techs. This room is open 24/7 but I find the best help is daytime in the US.
Skype http://skype.com/ To me, this one has the best sound quality and its my only long distance service. Surf around on the site to discover their excellent offering of unlimited PC to phone calling.
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