what do I need for web conferencing?

[bobdelt]

I'm looking to get 2 reasonably price web cams... Whats a good brand\model? What software can I use? Skype? Microsoft net meeting? or will they come with software? Should I get one with a built in mic?

Thanks

 

[dderolph]

Surely, the webcam will come with software if needed for basic functioning of the webcam; I don't know whether some webcams come with some kind of web conferencing software, but NetMeeting would work.

"built in mic"? Oh, I don't know. As long as you have some type of mic, that should work. I really haven't done much web conferencing. My inexpensive webcam came with a mic that attaches to my ear. That works OK but I imagine one that sits in front of you would be easier to use.