From d181f7ba0031ad758911e6f0c6f6530d3833b76e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shaun McCance Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:00:37 -0500 Subject: [help] Updating add-account and create-account --- help/C/create-account.page | 145 +++++++++++++++++++++++---------------------- 1 file changed, 73 insertions(+), 72 deletions(-) (limited to 'help/C/create-account.page') diff --git a/help/C/create-account.page b/help/C/create-account.page index 46f58395e..f1a0c4281 100644 --- a/help/C/create-account.page +++ b/help/C/create-account.page @@ -24,83 +24,43 @@ Register for a new account -

- You can freely create an account on any of the services listed below. - Follow the instructions reported on each website on - how to register your new account. -

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- At the end of the registration process you should have a user - name (or an account ID) and a password - that you will use to add the account to Empathy. -

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- Click on the name of the service to visit its website. -

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- Instant Messaging Services +

Most account types require you to create an account with a account provider + before you can connect using instant messaging applications like Empathy. + With some account providers, you can use Empathy to register for a new + account, using the same steps as you would to add an + account.

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- AIM -

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- Google Talk -

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- ICQ -

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- Jabber -

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- It is possible to use the automatic creation of accounts - with this service. Not all the service providers support it. - One service provider known to work is jabber.org, - the default one of the application. -

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- MSN -

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- Yahoo! -

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This page provides information on creating a new account for various types of + accounts. Your account provider should give you a login ID and a password, as well + as any additional information you need to connect with Empathy.

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+ Jabber + +

Jabber is an open instant messaging system. Like email, Jabber allows + you to choose your account provider and communicate with all other Jabber + users, regardless of their account provider.

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You will need to create a new account with a Jabber provider. There are + many free providers; one popular provider is + Jabber.org.

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If you use Google Mail or Google Talk, you already have a Jabber account. + Google Talk is a Jabber service. Simply use your Google Mail address and + password in Empathy to connect.

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- Local Instant Messaging Services -

- This service works when you are connected to a local network, - you do not need an Internet connection in order to use it. -

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- Salut -

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+ People Nearby -

- For more information, see . -

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You do not need to create an account to use this feature. This service works + whenever you are connected to a local network, such as a wireless hotspot. It + automatically finds all other users on the network who are also using this + service.

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For more information, see .

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you don't need an account, but mention and cross-link nick registering + and server password stuff

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+ Yahoo! +

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