Re: [newbie] Instant Messaging Recommendation?
On Thu, 31 Jul 2003 13:59:26 -0400 Brant Fitzsimmons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you want to use Yahoo gaim is the one to use. AFAIK Kopete doesn't > yet support Yahoo IM. > > It also works very well with MSN, AOL, and Jabber. I see on their page that Yahoo is supported in CVS, however I reccomend PSI (Jabber client). There are many Jabber servers around that support all the majoy protocols, hell, I even run one ;-) This way you can use whatever you want, how you want. Greetings Ralph -- http://axljab.homelinux.org:8080/ "...the software said Win95 or better, so I installed Linux" pgp0.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: [newbie] Instant Messaging Recommendation?
John Layt wrote: Not being an IM type myself, can anyone recommend a nice Instant Messaging program (preferably KDE) that can auto-detect when you go on-line with kppp and auto-login to a messaging service? In case you're wondering, I've recently converted my father to Linux, and he has the habit of being online whenever family want to phone home (usually because he's forgotten to log off). If I have an IM he auto-logs into, we can send him messages to disconnect, or even just chat without him having to remember to log-in to the IM service. Cheers! John. If you want to use Yahoo gaim is the one to use. AFAIK Kopete doesn't yet support Yahoo IM. It also works very well with MSN, AOL, and Jabber. -- Brant Fitzsimmons [EMAIL PROTECTED] "All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." -Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Instant Messaging Recommendation?
On Thu, 2003-07-31 at 09:54, John Layt wrote: > Not being an IM type myself, can anyone recommend a nice Instant Messaging > program (preferably KDE) that can auto-detect when you go on-line with kppp > and auto-login to a messaging service? > > In case you're wondering, I've recently converted my father to Linux, and he > has the habit of being online whenever family want to phone home (usually > because he's forgotten to log off). If I have an IM he auto-logs into, we > can send him messages to disconnect, or even just chat without him having to > remember to log-in to the IM service. > > Cheers! > > John. Kopete. -- Thu Jul 31 11:55:01 EST 2003 11:55:01 up 1:02, 1 user, load average: 0.98, 0.90, 0.90 - |____ |kuhn media australia| | /-oo /| |'-. |http://kma.0catch.com | | .\__/ || | | || | _ / `._ \|_|_.-' |stephen kuhn| | | / \__.`=._) (_ | email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | - linux user #:267497 linux machine #:194239 * MDK 9.1+ & RH 9 Mandrake Linux Kernel 2.4.21-11mdk Cooker for i586 - * This message was composed on a 100% Microsoft free computer * I Want My Bugs! An entymologist in Georgia is threatening to sue Microsoft over false advertising in Windows 2000. "According to Microsoft, Win2K contains 63,000 bugs," he explained. "However, the shrink-wrapped box I purchased at CompUSSR only had one cockroach along with some worthless papers and a shiny drink coaster. I got ripped off." The entymologist hoped that the 63,000 promised bugs would greatly add to his insect collection. "I had my doubts that Microsoft could deliver 63,000 insects in one small box for only US$299," he said. "However, with a company as innovative as Microsoft, the sky is the limit. Or at least that's what I thought." He then asked angrily, "Where do I want to go today? Back to the store for a refund!" Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Instant Messaging Recommendation?
On Wednesday 30 July 2003 07:54 pm, John Layt wrote: > Not being an IM type myself, can anyone recommend a nice Instant Messaging > program (preferably KDE) that can auto-detect when you go on-line with kppp > and auto-login to a messaging service? > > In case you're wondering, I've recently converted my father to Linux, and > he has the habit of being online whenever family want to phone home > (usually because he's forgotten to log off). If I have an IM he auto-logs > into, we can send him messages to disconnect, or even just chat without him > having to remember to log-in to the IM service. > > Cheers! > > John. John: The IM solution only works if Dad monitors his monitor even when he's off-line, but it won't be effective if he is elsewhere when someone needs to contact him. How about installing a second phone line for his modem? The monthly charges are pretty low because all it needs is basic local access -- no long distance carrier, no call waiting, no caller ID, none of that jazz -- just POTS. Of course, for a few bucks more, there's always ADSL or cable. -- cmg Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
RE: [newbie] Instant Messaging Recommendation?
Kopete and amsn work just fine as well. Lanman *** REPLY SEPARATOR *** On 7/30/2003 at 8:13 PM walt wrote: >I use GAIM with no problems for my IM needs > >walt > >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Layt >Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 7:54 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [newbie] Instant Messaging Recommendation? > >Not being an IM type myself, can anyone recommend a nice Instant Messaging >program (preferably KDE) that can auto-detect when you go on-line with >kppp >and auto-login to a messaging service? > >In case you're wondering, I've recently converted my father to Linux, and >he > >has the habit of being online whenever family want to phone home (usually >because he's forgotten to log off). If I have an IM he auto-logs into, we >can send him messages to disconnect, or even just chat without him having >to > >remember to log-in to the IM service. > >Cheers! > >John. > > > > > >Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? >Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
RE: [newbie] Instant Messaging Recommendation?
I use GAIM with no problems for my IM needs walt -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Layt Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 7:54 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [newbie] Instant Messaging Recommendation? Not being an IM type myself, can anyone recommend a nice Instant Messaging program (preferably KDE) that can auto-detect when you go on-line with kppp and auto-login to a messaging service? In case you're wondering, I've recently converted my father to Linux, and he has the habit of being online whenever family want to phone home (usually because he's forgotten to log off). If I have an IM he auto-logs into, we can send him messages to disconnect, or even just chat without him having to remember to log-in to the IM service. Cheers! John. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
