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Author: Tim Gorman

As you can see, it is quite simple to set a call up over the internet. During the call you can share information, files, video, and audio. The best thing to do is try a few, before settling down with a specific type. Although you may be happy with your current internet conference call setup, one may be just around the corner that could be even better.

It seems with the invention of the internet, everything is changing. The way we send information has been changed dramatically. People use to write a letter, stick it in an envelope, place the stamp on it, and mail it away. Now that letter has been turned into an instant telegram, compliments of your computer and the internet. Photos that took an hour or 2 to get developed, can now be transfered to you computer, digitally enhanced, and then printed with high quality, in a matter of minutes. It is no surprise that conference calls that were done over the phone, can now be done online.

An internet conference call is done via your computer. Luckily for you, you do not need a college "how to setup an internet conference call" course. Then again, you can't jump right in and be a professional at it either. First you are going to need software that allows you to conduct a conference call over the internet. This part is not very hard considering that there are a number of companies that have software that let you host a conference call at little or no cost to you. The software you have setup will have a different overall view, and may be more complicated or less complicated then others.

Here is a basic example of creating a conference call on the Skype software.

Bring up the skype user window and find the tools area and click on it.

Find "Create Conference"

Click on it a new box will open.

A new box has just appeared, titled "Start a Skype Conference Call" Type in the topic of the Call, in the box.

Select up to 4 people who you wish to participate in the conference call.

After having them selected click the add button.

Once all names are listed in the "conference Participants" box click the start button. The participants will join in a few seconds.

Discuss what ever you need to during the call.

If finished press end call button.

Confirm that you want to end the call.

As you can see, it is quite simple to set a call up over the internet. During the call you can share information, files, video, and audio. Each program is different. Some may restrict the amount of information you send, while others may have no barriers on such things. It is true that these types of programs are similar to chat rooms and such, but they offer many more features and the ability to share sound and video. The best thing to do is try a few, before settling down with a specific type. Although you may be happy with your current internet conference call setup, one may be just around the corner that could be even better.

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