No, because these programs require downloading, and WebTV terminals can't download software. That said, some people are recommending Freetown's IMN and Hot Messenger (I personally haven't used these and can't vouch for them). Though some press releases from Microsoft state that in the future WebTV will have access to Microsoft Messenger, this may be an example of "forward-looking statements"... meaning, "wait and see.

Yes you can use AOL Instant Messenger through WinGate. In the WinGate 2.x versions you will need to manually point the application through the Socks 5 proxy. WinGate 3.x with the WinGate Internet Client (WGIC), or WinGate 4.x and up with WGIC or ENS, will allow you to simply configure IM to connect via a LAN, with NO proxy settings needed. For WinGate to function correctly it must determine whether an IP address/Network Interface is deemed to be Private or Public, Trusted versus Untrusted.

Yes! Just click here to go to AOL's Instant Messenger Page, download the software and follow the installation instruction. Back to top. Once installed, access the Connection Preferences window from the Connection button on the Sign-On Preferences window ( My AIM > Edit Options > Edit Preferences > Sign On). Once you are viewing the Connection preferences window, you will need to press the Auto Configure button. There are two possibilities.

With zNET you can get into everything on AOL except their “premier” services which they charge extra for. Those services require AOL membership, and include·... You will still be able to use AIM, ICQ, IM, chat rooms, and more as a zNET customer.

Run AOL Instant Messenger, on the "Sign On" dialog box, click on "Setup". On the "General" tab, select "Local area network" under "Internet Connection". Now go to "Connection" tab. Check on "Connect using proxy" checkbox. Enter ProxyNow! machine's IP address in "Proxy Server" "Host". Leave the Port as "1080". Under "Protocol", select "SOCKS 5".

Our Instant Messenger is a fun and easy way to communicate instantly with other users who are online now. You can auto-logon IM after you sign in "My Account". There will show up a window which includes the online users. You can chat with them by clicking their usernames respectively. If you want to log off, just close the online user list window. We are improving our IM everyday. Any suggestions you can provide are greatly appreciated. Please feel free to send us your thoughts.

Yes. BudgetSurf.com is compatible and will work with many of the most common instant messenger programs including but not limited to: AOL, MSN, ICQ, and Yahoo. We even have a link where you can download these messenger clients in our members area.

Select the member you wish to message by clicking their username. You can then enter your message in the blue box and press "Send" to message the user. You can click emoticons to add them to any point in your message.

Compose the message using your phone's Short Message Sevice application. The message should be written as follows: Begin by typing the person's screen name. If the screen name contains spaces, ignore them and type the name as one word. For example, "i scream dog" would be typed as "iscreamdog." Send your message to the AIM-Unlisted phone book entry. The AIM service for SMS phones strips the name, colon and space from the message and sends along the remainder.

OPENRECORDS.ORG has the FREE listings of the "Meagan's Law" notifications for Texas and some other states. Click on "TEXAS SEXUAL OFFENDORS", and then enter your zipcode or city name. On July 20, we discussed a utility that will filter MOST of your SPAM mail for FREE. It is available at: We have had several discussions about modem connections and problems.

The use of e-mail or instant messenger services to exchange songs is governed by the same copyright laws that apply to any other form of reproduction or distribution. Reproducing or distributing copyrighted music without the permission of the copyright holder is against the law regardless of how long you hold on to the music.

Chat sites and chat software are currently blocked at our firewall during regular business hours (M-F, 7-5) in order to provide quality and functional network services for administrative offices. These items are open for use evenings and weekends. The most common problem with network printing is that the user does not have a valid network connection. If you are not logged on to the network, the network printer cannot be accessed.

Go to the "My Controls" option, and then click on "Buddy / Ignore Lists" to edit your Buddy List. You can also add any member to your Buddy List from his or her Profile page, or from the pop-up menu you see when you click on their username in a post they've made! When you look at the list of members currently online, look for the + icon next to usernames to identify your buddies.

Over time, you may find you enjoy playing certain players again and again. The buddy list gives you a place to keep track of their names. That way, when you want to challenge them to a game or send them a message, you have one short list to find them in. To add a player to your Buddy List, first, find that player's profile. Then, in the player profile table, scroll down (if necessary) to see the entry titled Buddy List.

To use NEW INSTANT MESSENGER login into your control panel and than click on Launch Underneath contacts. If you see a profile who is online of course and you would like to exchange instant messages with click on the "CHAT NOW" button. The users who have been added to the Instant Messenger list will be seen in the INSTANT MESSENGER window. If the user is online it will say so and just click on the nickname you have added to start chatting.