Hi,

Just implemented Jabber 1.4.2 and using Exodus client. Works great. Now this is merely a suggestion for having a messaging solution integrated with GM:

(1). Implement Jabber Messaging Server (why reinvent the wheel).

(2). Have a Client compatible/portable on all major OS with following features:

Each GM Webmail Account Owner permitted one Messaging Account. It would be best if the user.xml file is written to /usr/local/jabber/spool/domain/user.xml file right when the account is activated.

The Signup should only be valid /active if the Webmail Account is active.

The Client should be configurable by the Owner of Licensed Copy to include logos etc.

When the webmail account is suspended or deleted, the IM account is also suspended and signup not permitted.

In the client, the server part should be as defined in the GM setup assuming that all domains will be included as host in the jabber.xml file.

A good client (aesthetically) is the one at http://integritymessenger.com who are using jabberd messaging server (and also offering co-branded client). When companies like Oracle are bundling jabber into oracle applications (i read it somewhere) there should be no second thoughts.

With a good robust client developed I think GT can just have the IM/Conferencing implemented in all the other products like Forum etc.....

And the best part is Jabber IS FREE......so the whole package (Jabber +Client) is within affordable reach of many.

Thnx

Anup