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Nur, There are a number of LAN-based VideoConferencing systems however there are honestly severe limitations with these because there is still insufficient processing power in the PC – even in a 100MHz Pentium. All the LAN based systems available today are low frame rate, low resolution and indifferent motion handling capability. The best software Codec on the Market is from a US Company called Vivo Software. They are a Boston based Company. PictureTel another US Company has a Product called LiveLAN. If you have the infrastructure then I would urge you to try to stay with the WAN VideoConferencing System for another few years untill we get more power in the PC and also till we get International Standards for interconnectivity of different manufacturers Products. At the moment all LAN-based systems use proprietary technology. The WAN based VideoConferencing Systems use 112/128KBP's and give acceptable quality. They also include collaboratiive computing functions which make them usefull products. I hope you find this usefull. Best Regards Iain