Either way, it is your responsibility to create and configure your IM client of choice for your IM account(s).If you decide to use Pidgin, you'll need to submit a request to ITTS via Track-IT! to have the software installed on your computer.Just create an IM account (see the Links below) or sign in with an existing account, and you're ready to go. If you decide to use Meebo, there is no software to install and you don't need ITTS to do anything in order for you to start instant messaging.Things You'll Need to Tell ITTS When Requesting an Instant Messaging Program The disadvantages are that it requires ITTS install software for you and you can only access Pidgin from the computer where it is installed. Benefits of Pidgin include the ability to customize it more than Meebo and its more attention-grabbing alerts for new messages. Pidgin - This is software that is installed on your computer in order to let you chat with people on multiple networks at once.Also, Meebo is not as customizable as dedicated IM software. The major disadvantage is that their "alert" system is less obtrusive, so you might miss when someone sends you a new message. The big advantage of Meebo is that you don't need to install special software to use it and you can IM from any computer. You can manually log into your preferred network each time, or you can create a Meebo account, store your IM information in it, and just log into Meebo, which will automatically connect you to your networks. Meebo - A website that allows you to instant message in a web browser you can use one existing AIM, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, G-Talk, ICQ, or Jabber account to chat with anyone on these networks.7 Things You Should Know about Instant Messaging.Referred to by many as the coolest way to communicate online since e-mail.". "A technology that gives users the ability to identify people online and to exchange messages with them in real time.Usability: Your Responsibility as Content Manager.ALA Staff Resources (staff login required).Online Resources of the Chicago Public Library.Periodicals - Routing and Alerts (requires staff login).
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