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Frequently Asked Questions - Jabber |
What is Jabber?
Jabber is an open-source IM system. The newcomer to the IM arena, it's quickly gaining popularity in corporate environments because you can set up your own Jabber server behind your corporate firewall, instead of having to poke holes to let users talk to a centralized server.
How do I get a Jabber account?
It depends on the server you're trying to talk to. Some servers, such as those at jabber.org and jabber.com, allow open registration -- enter the user name and password you want, and your account will be created on-the-fly. If you're using a private Jabber server, talk with the server admin about setting up your account.
Why does my Jabber ID look like an email address?
Since Jabber doesn't use centralized servers like AIM, MSN Messenger, and Yahoo Instant Messenger, your ID needs to identify both your user name and the server you use. Although confusing if taken out-of-context, the designers of Jabber decided to use the familiar username@server notation. Your Jabber ID is completely independent of your email address.
What features does Fire support?
1. Person-to-Person chat
2. Buddy status