Voice/video over the Internet

PalTalk

Great sound, half-fuplex, video

Setup

  1. Download the latest and greatest from www.paltalk.com. Here, I used Release 5 Final
  2. Run the installation program pal_install.exe

     
     
  3. If you are installing PalTalk for the first time, you need to create a new user account on PalTalk's network. This is achieved by selecting "<New User>" in the Nickname field, and "Register a New User" in the "How do I..." combobox:


     
  4.  In the next window, fill in the required fields:


     
  5. Type anything you want in the Password Hint section:

     

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  7. Uncheck the "Get Updates..."



  8. Almost done...




  9. PalTalk now checks that you have a microphone and sound card installed:



  10. Make sure the sound card can play a sound file:



  11. Check that your microphone works:



  12. The sound part is done:



  13. Just hit Close:



  14. Connect to PalTalk:



     
  15. Add a friend:


     

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