12. Instant Messaging and VOIP
Who Should Read This Chapter:
If you are not currently using any chat service and don’t plan to, you can skip to the next chapter. But if you would like to find out how to get started using iChat, from signing up for a free service to using advanced features, read on.
Some people use the Internet for web browsing and email, but others use it mostly for chatting. Instant messaging has been around as long as the Internet, and with a Mac you can participate easily with the iChat application.
iChat Setup
Just as with email, you need a service provider to chat on the Internet. MobileMe is one way to go, and there is even a free version if all you want to do is chat. There are also other free services ...
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