17. Chatting with Text, Audio, and Video
Text messages and instant messaging have become the norm for exchanging quick notes and comments. Video conferencing can be performed at our desktops or on our cell phones. In OS X Lion, Apple provides two different mechanisms for real-time communication via the iChat and FaceTime applications. Using these software packages, you can conduct text, audio, video, and screen-sharing sessions across a variety of devices—including the iPad and iPhone. This chapter introduces you to these tools and gets you up to speed on the hyperconnected world that we live in.
Chatting with iChat
iChat began as a simple text-chatting tool, but has evolved into a powerful messaging program that goes well beyond the standard-issue ...
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