6.5 Chatting with Friends Using Kopete
Kopete is an online messenger application allowing multiple partners connected to the Internet to chat with each other. Kopete currently supports all common messenger protocols, such as ICQ, MSN, Yahoo, SMS, Jabber, and IRC.
To launch Kopete, click .
Figure 106 Kopete
6.5.1 Configuring Kopete
Configure Kopete by entering your personal user data. Click . On the Accounts page, click and then complete the Add Account Wizard. You must register with a provider offering instant messaging services before you can use the service.
The Behavior and Appearance pages let you personalize Kopete to your preferences by specifying things such as how you are notified when you receive a message and what emoticons you want available for use.
6.5.2 Adding Contacts
In order to chat with a participant, you must first add them as a contact. If you have already created an account on another PC, this data is readily imported and automatically added to your contact list.
To create a contact entry manually, click . To add a group, click .
6.5.3 Using Kopete
To chat with other participants, you must establish a connection to the Internet by clicking and then selecting the messaging service.
The main application windows features a list of contacts. When you right-click a contact marked as being online, a menu opens with various options. Send that person a message or start a chat session. A chat allows invitation of other participants for real-time discussion. The connection to all other participants is closed whenever the creator of the chat session leaves the room.
Files can be transferred easily with an instant message by right-clicking a user and then clicking his name. Click , then select the file you want to send. The receiving user is asked whether he wants to accept the file. If he accepts, the file transfer starts.