The only problem is, if you have a printer or an external storage drive attached there, you have to either get a switch box or swap the cables each time you want to use your camera. A PCI card is another option. The quality and performance of this type of camera is definitely superior, but the catch is that you have to install the card. USB is a new consumer hardware jack that connects PCs to all sorts of nonstandard devices, such as stereo equipment. The convenience is reason enough for an upgrade to Win98.
Most videophone packages come with conferencing software.
Setup is easiest with the iVisit software because it's the most basic package. While slightly more complicated, CU-SeeMe lets you configure camera settings such as brightness, contrast, and color level. Videoconferencing works best when the person receiving your video feed is using the same software as you are. If the codecs don't match, you'll probably hear but not see each other. Beyond these servers, numerous other areas on the Net let you connect with fellow video users.