From 7c146f3ae79007a01cb314dcd27443619db897fa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ekaterina Gerasimova Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2013 17:28:43 +0100 Subject: Update create-account help page Update the page as it was somewhat out of date. --- help/C/accounts-window.page | 1 - help/C/add-account.page | 2 +- help/C/create-account.page | 159 +++++++++++++++++++++----------------------- 3 files changed, 77 insertions(+), 85 deletions(-) (limited to 'help') diff --git a/help/C/accounts-window.page b/help/C/accounts-window.page index 8e25b80a2..c8839babf 100644 --- a/help/C/accounts-window.page +++ b/help/C/accounts-window.page @@ -5,7 +5,6 @@ - Add, modify, and delete accounts. diff --git a/help/C/add-account.page b/help/C/add-account.page index b727eddfa..cdeb4b8d9 100644 --- a/help/C/add-account.page +++ b/help/C/add-account.page @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ diff --git a/help/C/create-account.page b/help/C/create-account.page index e87e117e1..3535a37b1 100644 --- a/help/C/create-account.page +++ b/help/C/create-account.page @@ -1,152 +1,145 @@ - - - Register for an account with one of the supported messaging services. + - + + + Milo Casagrande - milo@ubuntu.com + milo@ubuntu.com + + + Ekaterina Gerasimova + kittykat3756@gmail.com +

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 - + + Create an account for one of the supported messaging services. + - Register for a new account + Register a new account + +

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

+ +

Once you create a new account, your account provider should give you a + login or a username and a password, as well as any additional information you + need to connect using Empathy.

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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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+ IRC + +

IRC networks require that you specify a nick (nickname) when you connect + to the server. Some IRC networks use a service, such as NickServ, to allow + users to protect their nick. If you + did not register your nick or are unable to do so and another user is using + it, then you will need to choose a different one.

+ +

Some IRC servers are password protected. You will need to know the + password to connect to these servers. Generally, these are private IRC + networks.

+ + +

Many GNOME projects use irc.gnome.org for project-related + discussion.

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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 using Empathy.

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Facebook -

- Facebook is one of the most-used social networks. It allows users to - create their own profile and to communicate with their friends. -

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- To use Facebook to communicate with your friends, you will need - to create a new account from the website: - www.facebook.com. -

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Facebook is one of the more popular social networks. It allows users to + create their own profile and to communicate with their friends.

+ +

To use Facebook to communicate with your friends, you will need to + create a new account from the website: + www.facebook.com.

Jabber -

Jabber is an open instant messaging system. Like email, Jabber allows +

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 +

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

+ 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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If you use Gmail or Google+ Hangouts, you already have a Jabber + account. Use your Gmail address and password in Empathy to + connect.
People Nearby -

You do not need to create an account with a service provider 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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This service works whenever you are connected to a local network, such + as a wireless hotspot, you do not need to create an account with service + providor, just set up your account through Empathy. 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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For more information, see the salut + protocol.

SIP

SIP is an open system which allows users to have audio and video - conversations over the Internet. You need to create an account with - a SIP provider. You can communicate with all other SIP users, + conversations over the Internet. You need to create an account with + a SIP provider. You can communicate with all other SIP users, regardless of which SIP provider they use.

- -

Due to technical differences, the free Ekiga.net - service does not currently work with Empathy.

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Some SIP providers allow you to call normal phones from your computer. - Generally, you will need to subscribe to a paid service for this feature.

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- -
- IRC - -

You do not need to register for an account to use IRC. Although you specify - a nickname when you add an IRC account to Empathy, this nickname is - only established each time you connect. If another user is using the nickname, - you will need to choose a new nickname.

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Some IRC networks use a service called NickServ to allow users to protect - their nicknames. See for more information.

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Some IRC servers are password protected. You will need to know the password - to connect to these servers. Generally, these are private IRC networks.

+ Generally, you will need to subscribe to a paid service for this + feature.

Proprietary Services

There are many proprietary instant messaging services that have been - developed by different companies or organizations. Empathy - allows you to connect to an existing account for most popular services. + developed by different companies or organizations. Empathy + allows you to connect to an existing account for some of these services. To create a new account with one of these services, you will need to - visit the service’s web site and agree to its terms of use.

+ visit the website for the service.

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- AIM -

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AIM

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- ICQ -

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ICQ

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- MSN -

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MSN

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- Yahoo! -

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Yahoo!
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