Changes between Version 3 and Version 4 of how-to/jabber


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May 2, 2013, 11:18:16 PM (12 years ago)
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    11= Does May First People Link have an Instant Messaging (IM) service? =
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    3 '''WARNING: We are currently in testing/demo mode any created accounts at this point are for experimentation only and will probably be deleted'''
    4 The technology is similar to GoogleTalk and Facebook Chat. You will be able to communicate with people that are currently using google talk, however although Facebook chat uses the same technology they remain to use it in a closed garden preventing communication with other XMPP servers. You will also be able to communicate with Riseup.net users who have opted to use their built-in XMPP server.
     3We are proud to announce that we have chat and all member user accounts automatically are able to use the chat with the username and password you currently use for email and openID.
     4The technology is similar software behind GoogleTalk and Facebook Chat. You will be able to communicate with people that are currently using google talk, however although Facebook chat uses the same technology they remain to use it in a closed garden preventing communication with other XMPP servers. You will also be able to communicate with Riseup.net users who have opted to use their built-in XMPP server.
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    6 Below are instructions for creating an account
     6Below are instructions for using your built-in IM chat account
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    8 == Pidgin ==
     8This chat service is supported across all platform, including mobile devices.
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    10 Download and install Pidgin (Cross platform for Linux, OSX, and Windows).
     10To use your IM account, use any IM client like Adium, Gajim, iChat, GibberBot, Pidgin, Psi, or Swift (a full list is here).
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    1212Go to Accounts --> Manage Accounts --> Add
    … …  
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    1818{{{
    19 Username: <Type a username>
     19Username: <Type your username>
    2020Domain: im.mayfirst.org
    2121Resource: <leave blank>
    22 Password: <Create password>
    23 }}}
    24 You can select Remember Password if you would otherwise leave it unchecked and Pidgin will ask everytime you start Pidgin.
    25 
    26 You can also create a local alias for how you see your own user name in the chat window
    27 
    28 At the bottom of the window click the Check box next too
    29 
    30 {{{
    31 Create this new account on the server
     22Password: <Type your current password>
    3223}}}
    3324
    3425then Click Add.
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     27In some clients like Thunderbird chat for the username please enter <yourusername>@im.mayfirst.org
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    3629When you login your should receive a Welcome message for registering on the server. You can now add of other friends to your account.
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     32= Is there support for Chat Rooms? =
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     34Yes you can setup chat rooms through our server
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     36Please use the following server when creating rooms
     37
     38{{{
     39conference.im.mayfirst.org
     40}}}
     41
     42Also pending on the client software you choose, starting a chatroom will vary, in most cases it is "Start a Chat Room" where you can then invite other buddies into the room.
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     44= Can we send files to other chat buddies? =
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     46Yes you can but need better facilitate this we recommend using our stun server. Depending on your client the stun server settings will be in different locations
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     48For instance in Pidgin the settings are found under
     49Tools --> Preferences --> Networking
     50Under stun server add the following
     51
     52{{{
     53209.234.253.232:3478
     54}}}
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     56Now when you try to send the files it should work.
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     58If you have trouble with any of the above please open a [https://support.mayfirst.org/newticket support ticket]
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