Instant Messenger | Instant Messaging | IM | Chat | Chat Rooms

Can I use Instant Messenger programs on the APN Public PCs? 

For example, Yahoo, MSN, AIM/AOL, Google GTalk, MySpace IM, Windows Live Messenger, ICQ, Gadu-Gadu?

YES - if there is a web based version of the IM you should be able to log in and chat, see the list below of popular IMs that should work on the APN Public PCs.

NO - if it's a Chat Room because it will probably be blocked by the APN firewall  These types of sites use special network ports or requires special software to be installed.  Instead of loading the page will time out or just get "stuck".   The firewall is configured to secure the APN Network (and users of the APN network) from malicious activity such as viruses. 

See Safety

Here's a list of popular Instant Messanger programs and links to their web site:

Google GTalk -  look for "Launch Google Talk Gadget" 

MSN    MSN Web Messenger*

Yahoo Yahoo Messenger for the Web

AOL     AIM Express

ICQ, Gadu-Gadu GG, XFire - see KoolIM

MySpace IM - see Ebuddy

Trillian Astra

Jabber - see Meebo

*Windows Live Web Messenger is not yet available but is reported to be replacing MSN Web Messenger.  Wikipedia entry.

Did you know ...

• Skype has a chat function.  See our wiki entry Skype on using this program. 

• Ebuddy is a web & mobile messenger which supports various instant messaging services including Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! , AIM, Google Talk and MySpace IM.
• Meebo does too
• RadiusIM does too