OT: Recommend an IM provider

[Michael Hipp]

David A. Bandel wrote:
> On Nov 19, 2007 10:47 AM, Michael Hipp <Michael at hipp.com> wrote:
>> I've decided to work my way out of the stone age and finally embrace IM.
>>
>> Can anyone recommend a "neutral" IM provider (no MSN or AOL, thank you)
>> that I can sign up with.
> 
> Google Talk -- basically, the Jabber protocol.  I tried to talk Doug
> into putting up a Linux SxS jabber server for us, but ...
> 
> I use Pidgin.  I understand it's also available for other platforms.
> Pidgin talk Jabber (XMMP), MSN, Yahoo, Gadu-gadu, and lots others I
> have no clue what are (than being IM).
> 
> I've set up jabber servers for some client companies for private
> internal communications and they love it.

Ok, that's two plugs for Google. Since I already have a gmail account 
that looks like a safe choice.

Agree on Jabber. I also use it for internal memo systems for clients.

Michael