myChat

myChat is an authenticated instant messaging system. It lets University members have real-time, online conversations and conferences. You use your username and password to access myChat, so it is impossible for people to create fake identities and play pranks.

Installing myChat

myChat is available on Managed XP. You can also install the client on your work computer, laptop, or home computer.

download PC client
download Mac client
download Linux client

Using myChat

A comprehensive user guide is available from the Downloads box.

automatic startup
adding a picture to your profile
adding contacts
managing personal groups
creating shared MUSE groups
one-to-one conversations
multi-user conferences
broadcast messages

10 January 2011