If you're sick of hopping from one chatware program to another,
looking for the perfect mix of video, audio, and text socializing,
CamFrog might be what you're looking for.
The chat rooms
feature everything from music lessons to sign language to non-English
chatting, and integrating video, audio, and text components are a great
leap forward for chat communities since a Webcam is not a requirement.
Be warned, though: There's also a slew of X-rated chat rooms--this is
not a program that kids should use without supervision.
The
interface should be familiar to anyone who has used any messaging
software. You can create your own chat room and password-protect it,
and the Contacts list has a section for favorite rooms and one-click
contact adding, user searching, and profile management. New in Version
5 is high-resolution video support, interface tweaks, and the ability
to send little "virtual gifts" to both friends and anonymous recipients
that borders on the annoying.
Cautious users should note that
the install includes several toolbars and a Weather Channel widget,
which you can opt out of. Despite those drawbacks, if you're looking
for a well-trafficked video chat program that serves a diverse
community, CamFrog is cool place to land.