Instant Messaging
NSIT supports instant messaging (aka IM or chat) via its server at im.uchicago.edu. With an appropriately configured client, you can use this service to electronically chat with anyone else at the University who also has such a client, as well as people off-campus who are using Jabber-compatible services (such as Google Talk).
NSIT's recommended and supported IM client is Spark, as configured in the NSIT Connectivity Package. The documentation below explains some of Spark's key features, and also serves as an introduction to IM at the University of Chicago.
Documentation on Spark for Windows
- Spark Quickstart – a quick introduction to Spark for Windows
- Spark Walk-Through – walk-through for Spark for Windows
- Advanced Chat Options – additional chat options in Spark for Windows
- Conference Rooms (Groupchats) – groupchat information for Spark for Windows
Documentation for Spark for Mac OS X
- Spark Quickstart – a quick introduction to Spark for Mac OS X
- Spark Walk-Through – walk-through for Spark for Mac OS X
- Advanced Chat Options – additional chat options in Spark for Mac OS X
- Conference Rooms (Groupchats) – groupchat information for Spark for Mac OS X
Additional Information (Online)
- Jive Software: Spark IM Client – homepage for the Open Source Spark IM client
- Jabber.org – homepage for the Jabber IM project (includes list of Jabber-compatible clients)
- Generic Configuration Details – Generic information for hand-configuring Spark or other Jabber IM clients to work with our IM service
Last updated: 10/03/06
