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132 Chapter 9 Customizing Services
Managing iChat Service
Use the iChat pane to turn iChat instant messaging service on or o, enable chatting
with other instant messaging systems, or set up logging and archiving of all chats.
Save a transcript of all chats,
and archive it once a week
in a compressed file
Let users chat with users
on other XMPP instant
messaging systems such
as Google Talk
About iChat Service
iChat service provides instant messaging (IM) for Macintosh, Windows, and Linux users.
Team members can brainstorm solutions, make plans, exchange URLs, or transfer les,
without worrying about outsiders intercepting condential information. iChat service
provides text messaging between users or among multiple users. It also facilitates
direct connections between users for audio, video, and multiway audio and video
sessions.
Users’ iChat account information is stored on the server. Users may access their
accounts from any Mac and see the same buddy lists, groups, and so forth.