Psi Installation Use this fine open source messaging client.. |
Posted 30.09.2006 | Updated 30.09.2006 | Contributed by Andy Mallett
The following instructions show how to install and perform initial configuration of Psi under MS Windows. It is assumed you already have a Jabber Server to connect to. I will use my own FreeBSD-based Jabber Server and user credentials as an example, change these instructions to match your own setup. InstallationInstaller Language - English | OKSetup Wizard | Next > Licence | I Agree Components as required | Next > Install Location - C:\Program Files\Psi | Install Tick 'Run Psi 0.10' | Finish Psi Starts.. Registering an AccountPsi Add Account - type in a name (nickname you wish to use is best here), also if the account has not been made on the server, tick 'Register new account' | AddIf the account has already been made, then don't tick the 'Register new account' box Jabber ID: - insert nickname again, but in email format, i.e. loco@drac.gothic.net Password/Confirm: - choose a password Under Advanced, tick the 'Manually Specify Server Host/Port: and under Host: type the name or IP Address of the Wildfire Server, port 5222 | Register Under Psi: Account Properties, click on the 'Connection' tab and make sure the host name/IP of the wildfire server is entered, port 5222 Under the main Psi window, click the wide button menu at the bottom and select 'online' If you haven't completed it yet, when you go online a personal details box pops up for the publishing of more user information. Bit of a pain in the arse really. Complete as much or as little info as you like and click the Publish button (if you don't do this, it keeps popping up every time you go on line..) OK | Close Adding a ContactClick on the PSI button, bottom left and select 'Add a contact'Under Jabber ID, type their username (NB you MUST use email format again, i.e. andym@drac.gothic.net) and click the Add button. Their name should appear in your list. When you do this, the other user gets an alert that you have added them to your contacts list. The other user must then click on the alert and click the Add/Auth button to add you to their list. When they have done this, you get another alert back, asking you to do the same thing. Again, click the Add/Auth button to add you to their list Messaging a ContactDouble click on the person's name in you list and type a message in the popup box.At the other end, the recipient will receive an alert (rocket) next to your name on their list. Links and ReferencesPsi Home Page |
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