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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 | + | ^ Client |
- | ^ [[http://www.pidgin.im|Pidgin]] | + | ^ [[http://adium.im|Adium]] | |
- | ^ [[http://www.psi-im.org|Psi]] | + | ^ [[http://gajim.org|Gajim]] |
- | ^ [[http:// | + | ^ [[http://pidgin.im|Pidgin]] | Yes | Yes | |
- | ^ [[http://www.gajim.org|Gajim]] | Yes | Yes | | + | ^ [[http://psi-im.org/|Psi]]/[[http://psi-plus.com/|Psi+]] |
- | ^ [[http://www.google.com/ | + | ^ [[http://swift.im|Swift]] | Yes | Yes | |
- | ^ [[http://www.gizmoproject.com|Gizmo]] | + | |
- | ^ [[http://kopete.kde.org|Kopete]] | + | |
- | ^ [[http:// | + | |
- | ...and some mobile versions: | + | For mobile versions |
- | ^ Client | + | ===== 2. Choosing the server and creating an account ===== |
- | ^ [[http:// | + | If you have an account at one of the following providers, you already have a Jabber ID: |
- | ^ [[http://bombus-im.org/|Bombus]] | + | [[http:// |
- | ^ [[http:// | + | |
- | ^ [[http://pspupdates.qj.net/ | + | |
- | ^ [[http://theli.is-a-geek.org/blog/ | + | |
- | + | ||
- | There are also some web-based clients, for example | + | |
- | + | ||
- | If you have an account at one of the following providers, you already have a Jabber account: | + | |
- | * Gmail | + | |
- | * Gizmo | + | |
- | * GMX/ | + | |
- | * 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, | + | If you chose Gajim or Psi you can use one of these tutorials: [[http:// |
- | Here are some [[http:// | + | Here are some servers you can choose from: |
+ | * http:// | ||
+ | * http:// | ||
+ | * http:// | ||
- | * [[http:// | + | 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:// | + | |
- | * [[http:// | + | |
- | * [[http:// | + | |
- | * [[http:// | + | |
- | * [[http:// | + | |
- | * [[http:// | + | |
- | * [[http:// | + | |
- | After logging in, your client requests | + | After logging in, your roster (or contact list) probably |
- | 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" | ||
+ | When you add a contact, you (and your friend) might be asked if you want to authorize each other/send " | ||
+ | So this authorization basically means allowing your friend to see, which status you have set, i.e. " | ||
+ | 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 contact, he/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: | ||
+ | There are many more existing chatrooms; if you need assistance in finding more just join one of these two rooms. |