There are many alternatives to IM clients for windows also.  gAIM is a
linux aim client.  jabber is a full fledged IM server/client setup with
plugin support for aim/yahoo/icq/etc...

there are tons..



On Sat, 27 Oct 2001, Matt Alexander wrote:

> Just thought I'd mention that the AOL Instant Messenger is available for
> Linux:
>
> http://aim.com
>
> My coworkers have been using it for a long time to send quick messages to
> each other, but I hadn't done anything with it because I run Linux on my
> desktop at work and I didn't think it was an option for me.  So, I was
> pleasantly surprised to find a Linux version available so now I too can
> waste even more time yakkin' with my coworkers (and non-coworkers).
>
> I've heard many people say that they couldn't switch to Linux (or even
> away from AOL) because they thought AIM was only available on Windows (or
> through AOL's service).  So now AIM is one less excuse for not switching.
> :-)
>
> NEWSFLASH!!  I just checked to see if the Yahoo Messenger is available for
> Linux and it is too!  I think we're making some progress, boys & girls.
> Keep up the good fight.
> ~M
>
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