Instant messaging
Peter (Ubuntu List)
ubuntu at ourvirtualhome.com
Mon Aug 20 12:40:34 UTC 2007
stan wrote:
> I have a young friend who wants me to set up to instant message to him
> from my Ubuntu machine. He is using AIM.
>
> I've never done IM before (well I used to us write on a multiuser UNIX
> machine:-() Can anyone point me to a beginner level HOWTO on this?
>
> Thanks.
>
I'm using Pidgin 2.1, you can download the deb from getdeb.net
You can set up a userid for AIM and you're all set.
Tell your friend your ID and he will message you, a chat box will appear
and you can add him to you buddy list.
That really is all there is to it.
Good luck and happy IM'ng.
Peter
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