[JDEV] Jabber Server 0.9

[Jay, Dylan]

This seems to imply I can use jabber through a firewall. Is this true? If so
how can I get a windows client to connect to the server? So far I've had no
luck.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeremie [mailto:jeremie at jabber.org]
> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2000 8:01 PM
> To: jdev at jabber.org
> Subject: [JDEV] Jabber Server 0.9
> 
> 
> 
> The Jabber 0.9 Server release is available!
> 
> http://download.jabber.org/dists/0.9/final/
> 
> 
> Features available with the Jabber Architecture:
> 
> --> Services (ICQ, AIM, Yahoo, MSN, SMTP, IRC)
> Services can transparently operate on a user's behalf to provide
> connectivity, presence, and messaging with an alternate 
> messaging system.
> Clients do not need to individually support or have knowledge of these
> services, and do not need to be changed when services are upgraded or
> added.
> 
> --> XML
> All components of the Architecture are implemented using XML for
> flexibility and compatibility.  Any piece or packet of 
> information can be
> extended with additional XML data for custom applications or features.
> 
> --> Multiple Connections
> Jabber supports multiple connections from any individual 
> user, so you may
> use the same account for home, office, and while traveling 
> without worry.
> 
> --> Distributed
> Messages are routed between servers much in the same way that 
> Email is.
> Once you send a message to another user, your server will locate their
> server and deliver the message.  Anyone can install and 
> operate a server
> for company or home/personal use.
> 
> --> Firewall Friendly
> Clients connect directly to the server, which interoperates with most
> common firewalls transparently.  Simple port redirection or a NAT will
> allow a client to function in a more limited environment.
> 
> --> Subscription-based Presence system
> Presence within Jabber uses a subscription model, allowing any two
> entities to exchange one-time presence or subscribe to the 
> other entity
> for future presence notifications.  All subscriptions must be 
> acknowledged
> by the user before allowed, so the Jabber user has full 
> control over who
> receives their presence.
> 
> --> Groupchat
> Services can additionally handle groupchat messages for 
> public and private
> chat rooms involving any number of users.
> 
> 
> Features available within the Jabber Server:
> 
> --> Modular/API Server
> There are three APIs within the server allowing any aspect of it to be
> extended or altered.  In fact, most of the functionality 
> within the server
> is itself written as a modular component via these APIs.
> 
> --> Flexible Client Access
> Clients can connect directly with XML and only need to understand the
> level of features they support.  The server also directly 
> understands IRC,
> HTTP, and Telnet allowing users to choose existing software to use as
> their Jabber client.
> 
> --> Real-time and Offline Messaging
> The server delivers all messages instantly to any connected 
> clients, and
> will optionally retain messages offline until the user connects again.
> 
> --> Rate Limits
> The server attempts to moderate the rate of connections from a single
> host, and the volume of traffic from a user.
> 
> --> DSO Loadable Modules
> Modules can be dynamically loaded for easier server administration and
> added flexibility.
> 
> 
> Clients/Libraries:
> 
> --> Win32 http://download.jabber.org/win32/
> WinJab is a very advanced and fully functional client with a developer
> interface.  Jabba is a fully functional client with fewer 
> options and an
> alternate interface.  Wijits are extremely simple client with minimal
> functionality.  JabberCOM is also available for instant Jabber
> functionality within many development tools for custom applicaitons.
> 
> --> Linux/Unix
> Gabber (http://gabber.sourceforge.net/) is a Gnome/GTK client 
> with full
> roster/messaging support and full advanced features in developemnt.
> Kjabber is a KDE/QT client in development for KDE2.
> jabberx is the curses client included with libjabber.
> josh is a suite of shell tools for managing a Jabber account from the
> command line and within scripts.
> 
> --> Macintosh
> There is some initial development at http://mac.jabber.org/ but we're
> looking for more developers to help with a good Mac client.
> 
> --> Perl
> XML::Stream and Net::Jabber are available on CPAN and being actively
> developed.
> 
> --> Python
> PyJabber contains many tools to make using Jabber from python easy,
> http://python.jabber.org/.
> 
> --> TCL/TK
> TCL libraries are available at http://tcl.jabber.org/ and 
> being updated
> for the 0.9 server.  zABBER is a fully functional TCL/TK Jabber client
> that should work on any platform.
> 
> --> Mozilla
> A fully skinnable XP client is being integrated with Mozilla 
> using XUL and
> CSS, look for more news in April on this effort.
> 
> 
> 
> @jabber.org is available with open registration and running 0.9 and
> usually AIM, ICQ, and Yahoo as they are being 
> tested/developed.  Report
> any problems to bugs at jabber.org or join us in #jabber on
> irc.openprojects.net.
> 
> Thanks, and kudos to the rest of the development team!
> 
> Jer
> 
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