iChat

I have never used iChat and when i opened it up today, the bonjour messaging window came up with my name at the top, the picture etc. and an empty buddy list. I have an AIM account that i would like to use and when i click log off, nothing really happens, the buddy list disappears but a window asking if i want to login with something else does not come up and i cannot find one. also when i am logged in and i select the 'buddy' tab and the top of the screen, all the options and faded (like when it wont let you click on them) i need some help on how to log in with my AIM account and add friends after i have logged in.

1. Open iChat
2. Go to the iChat menu and preferences (shortcut is cmd + ,)
3. Go to the Accounts tab
4. Click the + button in the bottom left corner
5. Select AIM and enter details

With iChat in menu bar you can select AIM buddy list or Bonjur list from Window drop down menu. Use Bonjour if you are on a LAN with other members that you wish to chat with. Set up per mikey above then once logged into AIM you can add Buddies - details are then held on the AIM server - and initiate chats. If u click blue square you can naviage to buddies in your address book to add them in.


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