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Instant Messaging with
Kopete
Kopete is an online messenger application allowing multiple partners connected to the
Internet to chat with each other. Kopete currently supports all common messenger
protocols, such as ICQ, MSN, Yahoo, SMS, Jabber, and IRC.
7.1 Configuring Kopete
Configure Kopete by entering your personal user data. Click Settings → Configure
Kopete. With Accounts, enter your user data. You must register with a provider offering
instant messaging services before using such service. Click New to open a configuration
assistant that can assist you in completing your user profile.
The next step lists the available messaging services. Select the service with which you
have registered and click Continue. Then enter the user data received on registration
with the messaging service. This usually consists of the nickname or e-mail address
and a password. Complete the configuration of the messenger account by clicking
Finish.
Instant Messaging with Kopete
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