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鶹Ƶ runs a [http://www.jivesoftware.org/ Wildfire] Jabber server at jabber.gac.edu. You'll need to download and install one of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Jabber_client_software several available Jabber clients] in order to use our Jabber server. Note that these software titles are '''not officially supported''' by [[GTS|Technology Services]]. | 鶹Ƶ runs a [http://www.jivesoftware.org/ Wildfire] Jabber server at jabber.gac.edu. You'll need to download and install one of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Jabber_client_software several available Jabber clients] in order to use our Jabber server. Note that these software titles are '''not officially supported''' by [[GTS|Technology Services]]. | ||
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[[Adium]] is a popular Apple OSX multi-protocol instant messenger client that supports Jabber. To configure Adium to use your Jabber account, please follow the following steps: | [[Adium]] is a popular Apple OSX multi-protocol instant messenger client that supports Jabber. To configure Adium to use your Jabber account, please follow the following steps: | ||
#Choose Preferences under the Adium menu | #Choose Preferences under the Adium menu | ||
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| − | [ | + | [[Gaim]] is a popular multi-protocol instant messenger client that supports Jabber. To configure Gaim to use your Jabber account, take the following steps: |
| + | # Choose '''Accounts''' from the '''Tools''' menu and click the '''Add''' button. | ||
| + | # Select the Jabber protocol | ||
| + | # Enter your 鶹Ƶ [[username]] (your e-mail address without the @gustavus.edu part) for the [[screenname]] and your [[e-mail password]] for the Password. | ||
| + | # Click '''Save'''. | ||
| + | If you want, you can check the "Auto-login" box to automatically connect to your Jabber account when you open Gaim. Click the "Online" checkbox to connect. | ||
[[Category:Instant messaging]] | [[Category:Instant messaging]] | ||
Revision as of 12:10, 22 November 2006
Jabber is a collection of open, XML-based protocols for instant messaging. Unlike most instant messaging protocols, Jabber is an open standard. As with e-mail, an account on any Jabber server can communicate with users on other Jabber servers.
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At 鶹Ƶ
鶹Ƶ runs a Jabber server at jabber.gac.edu. You'll need to download and install one of in order to use our Jabber server. Note that these software titles are not officially supported by Technology Services.
Configuring
Adium
Adium is a popular Apple OSX multi-protocol instant messenger client that supports Jabber. To configure Adium to use your Jabber account, please follow the following steps:
- Choose Preferences under the Adium menu
- Click on Accounts
- Click the (+) to add the Jabber account.
- Choose Jabber
- Type in your 鶹Ƶ username (your e-mail address without the @gustavus.edu part) for the screenname and your e-mail password for the Password.
- Click on Automatically connect on launch
- Under the Options bar, type in jabber.gac.edu in the Connect Server field.
- Click Ok.
Gaim
Gaim is a popular multi-protocol instant messenger client that supports Jabber. To configure Gaim to use your Jabber account, take the following steps:
- Choose Accounts from the Tools menu and click the Add button.
- Select the Jabber protocol
- Enter your 鶹Ƶ username (your e-mail address without the @gustavus.edu part) for the screenname and your e-mail password for the Password.
- Click Save.
If you want, you can check the "Auto-login" box to automatically connect to your Jabber account when you open Gaim. Click the "Online" checkbox to connect.