You don't need to have a webcam on your computer to view someone else's webcam. Also, to view someone's webcam, you'll need to make sure that they are currently broadcasting their webcam.

You can use one of the following methods to view someone's webcam:

Method 1, using the Conversation window:

• For Yahoo! Messenger 10 or later versions:
  Click the Actions menu in the Conversation window, point to More Actions, and then click View Webcam.
• For older versions of Yahoo! Messenger:
  Click the Actions menu in the Conversation window and then click View Webcam.

Method 2, using the Chat window:

1. Select your contact from the Chat List in the Chat window.
2. Click the Actions menu in the Chat window and then click Contact Options.
3. Click View Webcam.