Using MSN with ichat

hi all, i was wondering if it was possible to use my msn account with ichat, and if yes, would the video/audio services work? most of my friends use msn and i want to do av chat with them, but as you know the messenger for mac software is really bad.
any help would be appreciated. thanks!

The only way on MSN is.
aMSN http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/14200/amsn
Mercury http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/14970/mercury-messenger
Or both of you use Skype.
Mac version http://www.skype.com/intl/en-gb/download/skype/macosx/
Pc http://www.skype.com/intl/en-gb/download/skype/windows/
Or web based http://www.mebeam.com/
Or if you all have a gmail account http://mail.google.com/videochat
And new http://www.tokbox.com/#

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I want to use iChat because MSNforMac don't let us make videoconferences.
But can I talk to my friends (that use MSN in a PC) by iChat with an AIM Acount?
So I tried to create an AIM acount
But now, when I write the screen name and the password of my AIM acount in iChat, appears an message saying that iChat couldn't connect to AOL service.
Answer, please, if you know...
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Hi BrunoMCP,
Yes the Jabber side of iChat can be made with the aid of "Transports" to connect to other services such as MSN.
However this does not include Video or Audio with the current Codecs used.
Your options are aMSN or Mercury Messenger for Video to MSN Buddies or as has been said move to Skype.
For links to aMSN and Mercury go here
http://www.ralphjohnsuk.dsl.pipex.com/page5.html
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Using AIM with ichat

Im trying to use AIM through Ichat and it doesn't seem to be working? can i just install AIM and use it with the Ichat, because that isnt working either...i tried installing aim and when I double click it I get an error msg or it tries to open in Excel??

You don't need the AIM software to use iChat, just sign up for a free screen name.
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Can i use msn on ichat ?

my msn is not working on my mac. i dont no what to do, is there any way i can use msn on my macbook pro.

If you really wish to use the Microsoft Messenger then try reinstalling the application.
It can be downloaded here.
http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/D/7/1D7339E7-8BD5-4900-830E-952C4FEE847 9/messenger702.dmg
If this does not work then as styates already you could use Audium or other messngers such as aMSN.

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I used psi to make a jabber account and added an MSN transport, so i can open MSN with iChat. Its pretty cool, but my biggest problem is video chat. Is it possible to video and voice chat with my friends who have a webcam and are using them on MSN on a PC? If it isn't I really regret buying two macs.=[

The only way to video in MSN is.
aMSN http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/14200/amsn
Mercury http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/14970/mercury-messenger
And new http://www.tokbox.com/#
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Anyone have luck using Jabra BT500 Bluetooth headset with iChat?

I have narrowed down my Bluetooth headset search to Jabra's BT500, and am curoius if any of you have successfuly used it with iChat.

Hi All,
I bought a Jabra BT500 today here in Hong Kong as I use Skype to connect to colleauges and family back in the UK.
The device connected perfectly to my Nokia phone (although volume is a bit low even at highest setting).
Then I tried to connect to my Powerbook G4 using the Bluetooth set up.
All went okay until it asked for a passcode which the documentation in the Jabra box said was "0000" - at this point the set up programme rejected the device.
I then tried "other devices" from the set up menu - this did not require a passcode but still rejected the device.
Next stop Google and the Apple pages here.
Seems the problem is not uncommon and there are upteen people with the same problem.
But on reading the solution here of connecting by using iChat preference - I thought I would give it a go.
Same Bluetooth set up came up in iChat Preferences but hey presto! - this time it accepted the pass code and I am good to go.
Quick change of sound output setting in System Prerferences and I can even listed to iTunes (although only in one ear!) I can even use it in the "Voice Notes" feature of Microsoft Word.
So thanks for the solution - the frustration of the past 3 hours was getting me mad!
Cheers Norman

.Mac account delete and msn in iChat?

Hello
A while back I created a .Mac account through iChat now I don't use it at all. Is there a way to delete this? Also I was wondering is there any other way besides psi jabber to use msn in iChat? Thanks.
jill
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Hi,
In iChat > Preferences > Accounts highlight the unwanted account then use the - button at the bottom.
This deletes it from iChat.
The blurb on MobileMe Terms of Use does say that you can notify Apple about having a name deleted at their end. (All @Mac.com things seem to point to MobileMe on this matter)
However there is no link.
I even asked the Hosts here at Discussions and they said they would look in to it but other than that I got no new information.
So on this front you can delete it from iChat but there seems to be no way to get Apple to delete it.
On the MSN through iChat. There is no way other than using a Third Party App to be able to Register with the required Transport.
Psi is one such Third Party App.
In fact doing a Google search It is the only listed on the first page.
Adium and ProteusX will allow you to set up Jabber, AIM and MSN Buddies in the same list (Multi-Service apps) but only for text Chatting.
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Can iChat be used with people who are on a PC and are using MSN or Yahoo messenger or similar chat applications?
or is it only gonna be useable with other people using iChat?
Many thanks.

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Using isight with two different OS

I have a G4 running OS10.2.8 and I want to connect to my son who has a iMac G5 running 10.4. I want to buy 2x iSight cams, one for each of us, and want to know if this set up will work.
Thanx a bunch for any help.
Lan

Hello Lan,
Welcome to Apple Discussions.
In addition to Bill's good comments, I offer the following:
If you currently have iChat AV 2.0 for Jaguar, you will be able to chat with your son provided he meets HIS requirements and you have broadband internet service. You can be sure about which version of iChat you have by issuing the
b iChat > About iChat
menu command.
The link Bill cites shows Apple's System Requirements for iChat AV 3. This would require that you upgrade your 10.2.x system to 10.4.2
See this page for System Requirements for iChat AV 2.1. This would require that you upgrade your 10.2.x system to 10.3.9
Mac OS X 10.2.x originally came with iChat 1.0. iChat versions earlier than v2.0 will NOT do video. If you do not already own iChat AV 2 for Jaguar, you will need to upgrade your Mac OS to get video capability.
At one time, Apple sold an iChat AV 2.0 upgrade for the original (non-AV) Jaguar iChat, but they stopped selling (or supporting) it in October, 2004.
My Mac OS Panther install disks include the Panther version of iChat AV 2.0. A free iChat AV 2.1 Updater is available from Apple to bring the Panther version of iChat AV to the most current
b Panther
version, which offers one-to-one audio and video capability. (This is an Updater ONLY. It requires iChat AV already be installed from your Panther installer disks.)
The only way to buy iChat AV from Apple nowadays is to buy Tiger, Mac OS X 10.4.x, which includes iChat AV 3. iChat AV 3 is capable of multi-party text and audio conferencing for those who meet the System Requirements for iChat AV 3. Tiger's Mac OS X 10.4.2 Update upgrades you to the current iChat AV 3.0.1.
If you need more info on iChat AV, see the iChat AV Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) or the iChat AV Discussions.
You may also be interested in the the iSight Tips and FAQ. As implied in the How To Ensure Your iSight Is Functional FAQ, new users may want to consider buying iSight at a brick and mortar store.
Ask for a demonstration of the very same iSight you will take home. This will let you see how easy it is to connect, let you verify that it works, and give you an opportunity to ask any questions where you can
b see
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If you have a Mac notebook, heed the magnetic mount warning in the What Mounting Hardware is available for iSight? FAQ.
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Can I use my msn account with ichat?

I tried to connect to my msn account via Jabber, but the connection to the host : "hotmail.com" failed!
What happened?
Its the same thing for a google talk account!!!
( I didn't try with an AIM account because I don't have one but i think it should be the same )
Just an other question : do all Mac owners have an @me.com adresse and how to obtain it?
Last question : can we use Skype accounts with ichat?
Thank you all

Hi,
AS your other post
http://allforces.com/2005/05/06/ichat-to-msn-through-jabber/
10:44 PM Sunday; May 17, 2009
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How do i use my apple id with ichat?

how do i use my apple id with ichat?

Hi,
Only @Mac.com and MobileMe Apple IDs are valid AIM names as well (And the Passwords need to be 16 characters of Less - AIM end Issue).
If you have any other form of Apple ID then you will need to register for either an @mac.com name or create an AIM one.
NOTE The @Mac.com Registration requires you link an active Email to the @Mac.com name.
THIS CANNOT BE an Email address you have used for an Apple ID already.
The AIM Registration asks for Email address for Security and Password Recovery and is not Hard Linked in the same way (you could use the same email to set up multiple accounts/Screen Names)
To state things another way:-
A MobileMe ID is an Email address.
It is an Apple ID and will work in those places it is supposed to, iTunes, Apple Support Communities (with Alias set up), Face Time (With Registration) Apple On-Line Store, Mac App Store.
It is a Vlaid AIM NAme as well (If the password is kept to 16 characters or less).
@mac.com names are Apple IDs with the same access as above.
It is a Valid AIM Screen Name.
If it was registered before MobileMe started it maybe linked to a Current MobileMe account as a valid Email.
A Current Registration is purposely for iChat use and Requires a Non Apple current Email that is NOT linked to any other Apple ID
Any other name or Email used to create an Apple ID is not an Email with/through Apple.
It is NOT a valid AIM screen Name.
It is only an Apple ID that allows access to the places listed above.
If it is an email this cannot be used to Register with @mac.com
I hope this is clear.
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Can you use any email account with iChat?

It appears that iChat allows you to add other other email accounts other than AOL or MobileMe but can you chat using these accounts and can you screen share etc with non MobileMe users?
Message was edited by: Peter O'Toole

Hi,
The answer is yes but your question is wrong.
The AIM page for Registration now allows you to use any Email ID as a Screen Name.
AIM has long done this for the Apple IDs of [email protected] and the MobileMe type email IDs of [email protected]
They have also done it for other ISPs in the past as well
More recently I have had someone test with me having used a Hotmail ID in the AIM Registration process.
Jabber IDs look like email IDs and in the case of the GoogleTalk option they can be.
As long as the Screen Name works in one of your Buddy lists it will be valid And if they are an iChat user with iChat 4 or above then they will be able to Screen Share.
NOTES:
Screen Sharing in iChat uses a Random port so any router or modem that routes need to be able to use UPnP or Port Mapping Protocol to open the ports or it will not work.
9:13 PM Monday; March 8, 2010
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I am unable to do video chat using Gtalk either with ichat as well as Safari Browser any idea.

I am unable to do video chat using Gtalk either with ichat or Browser. i tryed to use Firefox with Viedo chat plugin but this also doesn't help. My Voice and Picture is going but i am unable to receive. I am using Mac OS X10.7 Lion.

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