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using_jabber [2008/05/18 22:51] – Adding Meebo, mabber someoneelseusing_jabber [2012/02/16 17:18] neustradamus
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-First of all, you need a Jabber client. The most popular ones are:+===== 1. Getting a client ===== 
 +First of all, you need a Jabber/XMPP client. The most popular ones are:
  
-^ Client                                      ^  Windows    ^  Linux      ^  Mac OS  ^ +^ Client                                                                 ^  Windows    ^  Linux      ^  Mac OS  ^ 
-^ [[http://www.pidgin.im|Pidgin]]             |  Yes        |  Yes        |  No      +^ [[http://adium.im|Adium]]                                              |  No         |  No         |  Yes     
-^ [[http://www.psi-im.org|Psi]]               |  Yes        |  Yes        |  Yes     | +^ [[http://gajim.org|Gajim]]                                             |  Yes        |  Yes        |  No      
-^ [[http://www.adiumx.com/|Adium]]            |  No         |  No          Yes     +^ [[http://pidgin.im|Pidgin]]                                            |  Yes        |  Yes        |  No      
-^ [[http://www.gajim.org|Gajim]]              |  Yes        |  Yes        |  Yes     +^ [[http://psi-im.org/|Psi]]/[[http://psi-plus.com/|Psi+]]               |  Yes        |  Yes        |  Yes     | 
-^ [[http://www.google.com/talk/|Google Talk]] |  Yes        |  No          No      | +^ [[http://swift.im|Swift]]                                              |  Yes        |  Yes        |  Yes     |
-[[http://www.gizmoproject.com|Gizmo]]       |  Yes        |  Yes        |  Yes     | +
-^ [[http://kopete.kde.org|Kopete]]             No         |  Yes        |  No      | +
-^ [[http://www.pandion.be|Pandion]]           |  Yes        |  No          No      |+
  
-...and some mobile versions:+For mobile versions and Web-based clients, you can try [[http://jappix.com/|Jappix]], and have a look at the more extensive [[http://opendiscussionday.org/list_of_jabber_clients|list of Jabber/XMPP clients]].
  
-^ Client                                      ^  Mobile Phone  ^  PSP  ^  Nintendo DS  ^ +===== 2. Choosing the server and creating an account ===== 
-[[http://www.talkonaut.com/|Talkonaut]]      Yes            No    No           | +If you have an account at one of the following providers, you already have a Jabber ID: 
-^ [[http://bombus-im.org/|Bombus]]             Yes            No    No           | +[[http://www.google.com/support/talk/bin/topic.py?topic=1415|Gmail]][[http://www.gmx.com/|GMX]]/[[http://web.de/|web.de]][[http://sapot.pt/|sapo.pt]], tiscali, [[http://www.livejournal.com/chat/|LiveJournal]][[http://www.ovi.com/|OVI]], ...
-[[http://www.bombusmod.net.ru/|BombusMod]]   Yes            No    No           | +
-[[http://pspupdates.qj.net/PSPJabber-v1-03-Released/pg/49/aid/11620|PSPJabber]]   No            |  Yes  |  No           | +
-[[http://theli.is-a-geek.org/blog/static/jabberds|JabberDS]]   No            |  No    Yes          | +
- +
-There are also some web-based clientsfor example [[http://www.meebo.com/|Meebo]] and [[http://www.mabber.com/|mabber]]+
- +
-If you have an account at one of the following providersyou already have a Jabber account: +
-  * Gmail +
-  * Gizmo +
-  * GMX/web.de +
-  * sapo.pt +
-  * mabber +
-  * tiscali +
-  * LiveJournal +
-  * XS4ALL +
-  * ...+
  
 Otherwise, the next step is to create a new account. Otherwise, the next step is to create a new account.
 With most servers this has to be done using the client. When you configure a new account in your client, it will give you the option to register it on the server. With most servers this has to be done using the client. When you configure a new account in your client, it will give you the option to register it on the server.
  
-If you chose Gajim, Psi or Adium, you can use one of these tutorials: [[http://matthewwild.co.uk/jabber/setting_up_gajim|Gajim]] - [[http://psi-im.org/wiki/Tutorial|Psi]] - [[http://www.adiumx.com/screencasts/|Adium]].+If you chose Gajim or Psi you can use one of these tutorials: [[http://matthewwild.co.uk/jabber/setting_up_gajim|Gajim]] - [[http://psi-im.org/wiki/Tutorial|Psi]].
  
-Here are some [[http://www.jabberes.org/servers/|servers]] you can choose from:+Here are some servers you can choose from: 
 +  * http://xmpp.net/ 
 +  * http://www.jabberes.org/servers/ 
 +  * http://list.jabber.at/
  
-  * [[http://www.jabber.org|jabber.org]] +For more servers, visit this page: [[http://opendiscussionday.org/list_of_jabber_servers|List of Jabber/XMPP servers]].
-  * [[http://www.jaim.at|jaim.at]] +
-  * [[http://www.jabberes.org|jabberes.org]] +
-  * [[http://www.jabber.ru|jabber.ru]] +
-  * [[http://www.jabber.org.au|jabber.org.au]] +
-  * [[http://www.jabber.se|jabber.se]] +
-  * [[http://www.jabbim.cz|jabbim.cz]] +
-  * [[http://www.google.com/talk/|gmail.com]] +
-  * [[http://www.gizmoproject.com|chat.gizmoproject.com]]+
  
  
-After logging in, your client requests your roster (or contact list) and you can see who is available, who is away and who is disconnected. Now you can send messages to your contacts. They even don't need to be connected for thatyou can send the message and if the recipient is offline, the message will be stored on the server and delivered when he/she become connected.+After logging in, your roster (or contact list) probably is quite empty - now it's time to either add your friends if they already have got some Jabber/XMPP accountor - if not - convince them to give Jabber/XMPP a try :).
  
-Other than sending messages, you can now also+===== 3. Adding contacts and sending messages ===== 
 +When you've got some contacts to add, search for some "Add contact" menu entry or have another look at one of the tutorials ([[http://matthewwild.co.uk/jabber/setting_up_gajim|Gajim]], [[http://psi-im.org/wiki/Tutorial|Psi]]). 
 +When you add a contact, you (and your friend) might be asked if you want to authorize each other/send "presence information". In most cases, you can simply click "Allow" - then your friend will see when you are online and the other way round. 
 +So this authorization basically means allowing your friend to see, which status you have set, i.e. "Online"/Connected, "Available", "Away", Disconnected etc. 
 +Note: Your contacts don't need to be on the same server you are using. They can have an account with another provider. They even could have their own server! 
 +Now you can send messages to your contacts. They even don't need to be connected for that, you can send the message and if the recipient is offline, the message will be stored on the server and delivered when he/she become connected.
  
-  * add new contacts. When you add a new contacthe/she will be asked if you shall be be able to see his/her status; after that, he/she will become visible for you. Your contacts don't need to be on the same server you are using. They can have an account with another provider. They even could have their own server! +Other than sending messages, you can now also: 
-  * edit your VCard if you want to publish information about you, like your name, nickname, email or avatar.+  * edit your vCard if you want to publish information about yourself, like your name, nickname, email or avatar.
   * join some of the chatrooms available on the servers and even create rooms yourself.   * join some of the chatrooms available on the servers and even create rooms yourself.
   * ...   * ...
  
 +Two chatrooms to start with would be xmpp:opendiscussion@conference.jaim.at (for discussion about the Open Discussion Day) and xmpp:jabber@conference.jabber.org (for general talk about Jabber/XMPP) ;).
 +There are many more existing chatrooms; if you need assistance in finding more just join one of these two rooms.
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