Adium definitely supports more types of clients. This is why I
use it. However, iChat does audio and video chats, which is also the
reason why I will go to that as well. Keep in mind also that iChat
can be configured to read incoming messages and sound audio
notifications, just as Adium does.
Take Care
John Panarese
On Jun 27, 2009, at 1:04 PM, Donna Goodin wrote:
>
> Hi Max,
>
> Thanks for the welcome. I'm excited about my Mac, and about being on
> the list. I've already gotten lots of great information, just lurking
> these last few days!
>
> I had actually been wondering if IChat had any limitations around
> what types of IDs you could enter. thanks for the clarification.
> Best,
> Donna
> On Jul 27, 2009, at 11:52 AM, Maxwell Ivey Jr. wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi Donna; welcome to the list. the main reason is that ichat is
>> limited in what kinds of accounts it will take when entering buddies.
>> You cannot enter a yahoo id. and lets face it most of my contacts
>> have yahoo i d's. Hope that helps, Max
>> On Jul 27, 2009, at 10:28 AM, Donna Goodin wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> My name is Donna Goodin, and I just joined this group last week.
>>>
>>> I am listening to Mike's podcast. I'm curious, is there a reason to
>>> use
>>> Adium instead of IChat?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Donna
>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
>>>> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo
>>>> Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 9:18 PM
>>>> To: MacVisionaries
>>>> Subject: pod cast number 9
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi everyone. Just wanted to let everyone know that my 9th pod cast
>>>> is
>>>> now on blind cool tech. In this one, I look at the instant
>>>> messaging
>>>> client adium, also we take a look at a program called pzizz which
>>>> will
>>>> create relaxation sound files, and I look at a great backup program
>>>> for the mac called super duper. I also tie up some loose ends from
>>>> pod
>>>> cast 8 about the nfb braille monitor article. Here is the link.
>>>> http://media.libsyn.com/media/bct/bct1372MacDemo9.mp3
>>>>
>>>>>
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