Jabber is an instant-messaging protocol (like AIM) that has been installed on the Biostat server for use throughout the department. Below are installation instructions using the Pidgin program (a multi-purpose, cross-platform instant messaging program).
pidgin
from the KDE "Run Command..." dialog or by browsing to it from the KDE Menu to the "Internet" section, or by clicking the "Pidgin" desktop icon if you're using Windows), two or three windows will open. One of those looks like this:
Click the "Add" button and the "Add Account" window will open. Fill in the various boxes on the three tabs as below.
I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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pidgin1.png | manage | 38 K | 01 Jul 2010 - 13:11 | DalePlummer | |
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pidgin2.png | manage | 32 K | 01 Jul 2010 - 12:53 | DalePlummer | |
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pidgin3.png | manage | 20 K | 01 Jul 2010 - 12:53 | DalePlummer | |
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pidgin5.png | manage | 20 K | 01 Jul 2010 - 12:58 | DalePlummer | |
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welcome.png | manage | 32 K | 01 Jul 2010 - 13:23 | DalePlummer |