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Jabber chat

APNIC meetings feature Jabber chat rooms to allow people anywhere in the world to follow and participate in live discussions. With Jabber, you can:

1. Follow live transcripts of most meeting sessions
2. Discuss issues with others in the chat room
3. Have your questions or comments read out and discussed at the meeting
4. Have your position (for or against) on policy proposals considered during the consensus process

Using Jabber at APNIC meetings

You can use Jabber either in a web browser or by downloading a stand alone Jabber client.

Using Jabber in a web browser

To use Jabber chat in a browser window, simply click on the links provided on the APNIC meeting home page when the meeting is underway.

Using Jabber as a stand alone client

Please follow the steps below:

1. Download a Jabber client

APNIC has tested the Jabber client PSI on most major platforms.

• Download PSI

You can also use other Jabber clients that support groupchat. Your systems administrator may be able to help you choose and configure an alternative client.

2. Create an account on a Jabber server

Refer to your Jabber client help guide or the Jabber.org User Guide for instructions. Ensure that the jabber server you use to create your account supports groupchat.

3. Connect to a groupchat

In your Jabber client, choose the "Join Groupchat" option.



Then enter the following information into the box that appears:

Host: conference.jabber.apnic.net
Room: Enter the name of the chat room that you wish to join
Nickname: Enter any nickname that you wish to use for this chat

For example:

Chatrooms available at APNIC meetings

For more information on live transcripts, see:

• APNIC live transcripts

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