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On December 5th, LoopRumors reported that iChat 2.0 was slated for release in early 2003. The timing was slightly off, as we will see a first peek of iChat 2.0 at the WWDC, when Apple introduces its latest operating system upgrade, Panther. We have received new information regarding some important details in iChat 2.0. First, and most important, we learned that it will be Apple's answer to NetMeeting. It will have full videoconferencing capabilities and be H.323 compliant. Video capabilities will work over the internet and Rendezvous. Frame rates will be fastest over 802.11g, but will work with older 802.11b AirPort base stations. We learned the reason for the later release is that Apple is working on a new compression technology and wants to wait until it can achieve a full 30fps (frames per second), the equivalent of broadcast television. For anyone who has used current video options, this is definitely worth the wait.
 

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Currently looking at videoconferencing with Apple hardware and PC hardware. So this appears to be a good thing.

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Man, if it is as easy as it is with most other Apple stuff, I will be all for it. Videoconferencing with Windows is terrible. So many different standards, and difference equipment/software compatibility issues. Will be nice when they do this.
 

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Life would be good. :D :lol:
 
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hopefully more AIM features will be added to it too.. like profiles and applescript
 
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..applescript.. yes please!
 

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