IChat between MSN, Yahoo, and .mac

Hi, I just got my macbook, and I would like to know how do I add friends from MSN or Yahoo messager in my iChat, I would like to know if it is possible.
Thanks.

Hi
See http://allforces.com/2005/05/06/ichat-to-msn-through-jabber/
Tony

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