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How to have a video conversation with MSN Messenger By Joli Ballew, Windows XP Expert Zone Community Columnist

Video conversations using a webcam and MSN Messenger are a popular way to communicate online. Grandparents stay in touch with their grandchildren even when they are miles apart. Members of the military use it to communicate in real time with their families. And parents keep up with their kids when they're away at college. Computer support technicians, graphic artists, and corporate personnel often use MSN Messenger to have face-to-face interaction with their clients. No matter how you use it, video conversations are a great way to communicate.

People typically use a webcam and MSN Messenger to connect with family, friends, and colleagues, but you can also use it in other scenarios. I recently positioned my webcam so it faces my new kitten's play area. Now I can keep an eye on him when I'm in another room. I log on to MSN Messenger twice: once at the computer that has the webcam and again at the Media Center PC in the family room. (I have two different Microsoft Passports.) Then I initiate a video conversation between both. This way, I can make sure he's not climbing the walls or swinging from the mini blinds. You could create a similar set up for security or to watch your small children.