Built into
Apple's latest
OS, 10.2 code named
Jaguar, iChat is billed as making
instant messaging even easier. This latest
iApp is automatically compatible with
AOL's
Instant Messenger and allows
.Mac users to join any AOL
chat room simply by typing in its name.
In additon, Apple's new
Rendezvous technology (also built into 10.2) allows you to see users on your
local network without knowing their
screen names. A
log keeps track of your messages for increased
productivity and iChat even integrates with the built in
Mail program in 10.2 to make keeping track of addresses in different places
a thing of the past.
iChat makes it simple to send any type of
file,
photo or
Quicktime movie to who anyone you are chatting with. It will even display it right in the chat
window so there is no need to launch another window from a different
application.
Extras include an advanced graphic
interface, and new
icons and thought
bubbles. Utilizing Apple's signature
drop and drag technology you can even share your own
photo with friends that will appear in their chat window whenever you message them.