CU-SeeMe -- CU-SeeMe is a one- or two-way videoconferencing tool originally created for the Macintosh but recently made available for Windows. It features 4-bit grayscale video at 160 by 120 pixels as well as full support for audio. CU-SeeMe comes pre-configured with several sites for connecting to in order to receive video and check out the possibilities for videoconferencing over the 'net. Unfortunately, for SLIP and dial-up connections (modem users at 28.8 Kbps and lower), the current reality is anything less than amazing. Very slow transfer rates make this application interesting, if not entirely useful. A faster connection (a direct connection to the Internet, for example) would make CU-SeeMe much more interesting and useful. Pros: Black and white videoconferencing over the 'net, sites can send and receive video Cons: For many users, data transfer will be way too slow for normal use New: Improved audio support, chat windows, QuickCam support, more bug fixes Version Reviewed: 0.84b7 Date of Review: 12/12/95 Reviewer: Forest Stroud apps conference Main Menu