Jabber
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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.

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:

  1. Choose Preferences under the Adium menu
  2. Click on Accounts
  3. Click the (+) to add the Jabber account.
  4. Choose Jabber
  5. Type in your 鶹Ƶ username (your e-mail address without the @gustavus.edu part) for the screen name and your e-mail password for the Password.
  6. Click on Automatically connect on launch
  7. Under the Options bar, type in jabber.gac.edu in the Connect Server field.
  8. 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:

  1. Choose Accounts from the Tools menu and click the Add button.
  2. Select the Jabber protocol
  3. Enter your 鶹Ƶ username (your e-mail address without the @gustavus.edu part) for the screen name and your e-mail password for the Password.
  4. 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.

Psi

Psi is a popular, multi-platform Jabber client. To configure Psi to use 鶹Ƶ' Jabber server, do the following:

  1. Under the Account tab, enter username@gac.edu for Jabber ID
  2. If you want, enter your 鶹Ƶ password (your e-mail password). Keep in mind that storing your password locally on your computer is a security risk.
  3. Under the Connection tab, check the all of the boxes, and enter jabber.gac.edu for Host, using port 5223.
  4. Click on the Save button and Close the Jabber Accounts window
  5. Change your status on the bottom to Online