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Frequently Asked Questions

Does DV Messenger support operation on a Macintosh?

Does DV Messenger support operation under Windows 98, NT, Me, or 2000?

Does DV Messenger support operation under Windows XP Service Pack 1?

Is DV Messenger compatible with a router or router type ADSL modem?

What line speed will produce smooth video images in Windows Messenger?

Does DV Messenger support operation on a Macintosh?

No. Operation is supported under Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional only. There are no plans for Macintosh support at this time. 

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Does DV Messenger support operation under Windows 98, NT, Me, or 2000?

No. Operation is supported under Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional only. There are no plans for support of other Windows versions at this time.

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Does DV Messenger support operation under Windows XP Service Pack 1?

Yes it does. 

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Is DV Messenger compatible with a router or router type ADSL modem?

Yes, as long as the router is a UPnP  Internet Gateway Device (IGD). Use of a router that has bridge mode capabilities is also supported.

Even if a router is compatible with Windows Messenger, the router will not be compatible with DV Messenger if it does not meet the criteria described above. To find out if your router is a type that is compatible with DV Messenger, see the user documentation that comes with it or contact router manufacturer. Even if you have a router that is compatible with DV Messenger, you will not be able to use it for DV Messenger operations if your ISP does not support Windows Messenger. To find out if your line supports Windows Messenger, contact your ISP or cable provider. 

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What line speed will produce smooth video images in Windows Messenger?

Due to differences in local line congestion conditions, it impossible to make any definitive statement about line speeds. You should, however, be able to view smooth video images with a line speed of 1.5Mbit/second or greater, which is normally provided by a broadband connection like ADSL. 

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