Most account types require you to create an account with a account provider
before you can connect using instant messaging applications like
This page provides information on creating a new account for various types of
accounts. Your account provider should give you a login ID and a password, as well
as any additional information you need to connect with
Jabber is an open instant messaging system. Like email, Jabber allows you to choose your account provider and communicate with all other Jabber users, regardless of their account provider.
You will need to create a new account with a Jabber provider. There are many free providers; one popular provider is Jabber.org.
If you use Google Mail or Google Talk, you already have a Jabber account.
Google Talk is a Jabber service. Simply use your Google Mail address and
password in
You do not need to create an account to use this feature. This service works whenever you are connected to a local network, such as a wireless hotspot. It automatically finds all other users on the network who are also using this service.
For more information, see .
These services will let you do voice call over the Internet with other people using the same service or even to normal phones.
Ekiga
Sipphone
In order to call normal phones over the Internet, you may need to subscribe to a paid service. For more information, please refer to the instructions provided on the website of the service you will use.
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AIM
Google Talk
ICQ
MSN
Yahoo!