Hi Mike,
For your cam problems with MSN, it sounds like configuration problems, I would look into your preferences. As far as them running side by side, both programs will run side by side, but on Trillian I believe they are all in one window (unless I'm mistaken). Windows Messenger sounds like the direction you should head if you like the whiteboard thing. Also, you might want to look into Yahoo! Messenger for business because I believe there are other options there as well.
Don't feel bad about asking questions, that's what these forums are all about, that's why all of us come here. Most of what I have learned about computers over the years I learned because I asked questions, then I just figured out patterns. And you can ask anyone here...I STILL ask lots of questions because I still have lots to learn! I hope everythingn works out with your messenger quest!
