Using .mac alias as an iChat account name

Hi,
I'm a full .mac member.
Thus, I am able to create aliases (e.g. [email protected]).
I'd like to use this alias as an iChat account name (so I can have two iChat accounts : one personal, one professional).
Is this possible ?
Thanks,
Regards,
Tibo

HI TiboDeParis,
Nope.
Screen names have to be full names or Trial accounts.
Trial accounts work after the 60 days are up.
The other option is of course an AIM screen name.
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