Free Video Messenger Software for NCSU

submitted by btreat on Thursday, May 20 2004 at 8:06 PM

SightSpeed is a company founded by NC State alumnus Brad Treat ('94). They just released an upgrade to their award winning software for the PC and Mac and are offering it free to anyone with a confirmed ncsu.edu email address.

Normally a software subscription is $5/month, but Brad is offering it for free to the Wolfpack community in order to build up the user base and to get real-world feedback.

This isn't spyware or spamware or any of that sort of thing. The deal is legitimate, and the SightSpeed software really works well. It's like the free IM programs on steroids. Take it for a test drive and let them know what you think.

Company website: www.sightspeed.com
Link to Free Subscription: www.sightspeed.com/ncstate

posted by Maugan on Thursday, May 20 2004 at 11:47 PM

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"This isn't spyware or spamware or any of that sort of thing. The deal is legitimate, and the SightSpeed software really works well. It's like the free IM programs on steroids. Take it for a test drive and let them know what you think."

Posted by the founder of the company... huzzah.

5/21/2004 12:01:04 AM

I figured some of you guys would be interested in this kind of thing.

5/21/2004 12:03:34 AM

seems gay

5/21/2004 12:49:25 AM

I have downloaded it and appreciate the free offer. That's a nice kickback.

5/21/2004 8:16:19 AM

Feeling like a dork? Then prove it, by talking with a headset on to your computer. Then no doubts will remain.

5/21/2004 6:14:13 PM

Good program, I use it when to talk to my family when I am away on military duty

5/21/2004 11:03:48 PM

hmmm.....what happened to using the phone, stupid.

5/22/2004 3:02:56 AM

Long distance costs money. Phones are just as annoying. At least when you use a computer, you're more likely to be away from other people.

5/22/2004 9:40:39 AM

^ yeah long distance video calls cost a lot, and I don't think my family would be interested in buying $200 dollar video phones to recieve it

5/22/2004 10:29:04 AM

i downloaded it with my ncsu email address...but it says i have 15 days left on my trial offer...i thought it was free?

5/22/2004 10:54:03 PM

That happened to me the first time I registered.. You should get a confirmation email, click that link and it might take a day or so to change the status.

5/23/2004 10:07:47 AM

Quote :

"seems gay"

5/23/2004 6:47:22 PM

So do you.

5/23/2004 9:03:22 PM

i just installed it

i watched the demo fishtank for a min...meh

5/25/2004 11:46:14 PM

i did click the link..and my trial version still expired

6/7/2004 5:47:56 PM

Gizmo,

Sorry about the slow conversion. We have corrected the problem. Now, all validated ncsu.edu email accounts will convert instantly upon sign up from this link: http://www.sightspeed.com/ncstate

Enjoy!
-Brad

[Edited on August 3, 2004 at 5:44 PM. Reason : forgot to add the URL]

[Edited on August 3, 2004 at 5:45 PM. Reason : misspelled URL]

8/3/2004 5:24:12 PM

The fishtank is noisy. LOL bubbles a lot. Thanks.

8/30/2004 3:09:46 PM