iChat/MSN

[Tim117]

Okay So I just finished going through the set up on my computer. But like most people I just keep pressing continue, without reading anything. So I didn't activate the Jabber thing.

Okay so, how can I use my MSN (@hotmail.com) account in iChat? Since about last year, I just used the MSN application and ... well it's never been too savvy.

 

[swiftaw]

iChat doesn't support the MSN protocol. Try Adium, AMSN, or Mercury

 

[Tim117]

Ye I've been playing with the Adium app for a couple minutes. Thanks.

 

[frenly]

iChat doesn't support the MSN protocol. Try Adium, AMSN, or Mercury

i m wondering whether the 3 app above support video Conferencing ?

 

[Taylor C]

i m wondering whether the 3 app above support video Conferencing ?

They don't currently. Adium 2.0 is going to, though.

 

[trainguy77]

i m wondering whether the 3 app above support video Conferencing ?

amsn supports webcams to some degree. I have never tried it though.

 

[archi penko]

adium adium adium

you should check out opensourcemac.org/ a good resource for all things incestuous and free. like adium & its protocols.

 

[archi penko]

you could also prolly find a skin or theme at their Xtras page (link) and search "iChat" in the top right hand search box.

i mean i'm guessing you want simple lovely UI of iChat. in case your ambivilant to Adium as it is.

 

[Slip]

you could also prolly find a skin or theme at their Xtras page (link) and search "iChat" in the top right hand search box.

i mean i'm guessing you want simple lovely UI of iChat. in case your ambivilant to Adium as it is.

Yep, s'what I did, I have the iChat Dock icon and also a nice looking message window
Tis slick
The Xtras link is worth a look

 

[72930]

For now, I use Mercury, but Microsoft:Messenger will come in January with A/V support

 

[archi penko]

Yep, s'what I did, I have the iChat Dock icon and also a nice looking message window
Tis slick
The Xtras link is worth a look

i just like the penguin tooo much. but my fave is replacing the sounds with Napolean Dynamite ones.... rocks!!

(and of course custom sounds for certain users... can u do this in iChat?)

Personally, i need the UI to look/suit the mood & theme of my desktop, icons, etc. But the one up that 10.5 iChat has over Adium (despite video, coz the are coming out with that) is the screen sharing thing. is that .Mac only?

 

[Slip]

For now, I use Mercury, but Microsoft:Messenger will come in January with A/V support

I can't wait for the new Messenger.
Im the only one of my mates with a Mac and I have no video feature *sob*