- Users run client applications that connect to a server.
- You register with a server and get something that looks like an e-mail address
- More information at www.jabber.org
- Some Jabber servers can also connect to other IM services such as ICQ, MSN, Yahoo.
There are many, many clients, but for Windows I suggest [JAJC] and for Linux I would suggest [Psi] if you have KDE 3.1 or [Gaim] (old versions) if not. [Psi] also comes in Windows and Mac version so is particularly good if you use lots of OSes. If you are using Linux, most distributions come with an appropriate client.
You need to sign up for an account first. A good public server is amessage.info. It supports secure connections and ICQ, MSN, AIM, Yahoo etc. All the clients make it easy to sign up when you start them.
Once you're setup, you should be able to add us to your contact list.
Primary contacts
- ajb57@amessage.info AlanBarr
- lester@amessage.info ChrisLester
- pwp451@jabber.org PeterPhillips
Other contacts
- bjg1492 BruceGallop - written thesis
- mjp39@amessage.info MattPalmer - no longer on the project
We can also have group chats which are at:
- SctRodDaq@chat.amessage.info.
- SctRodDaq@private.jabber.org Which one depends on which is currently working - message someone to find out!