= Video Overview =

The video details the configuration and use of instant messaging clients.

= Target Audience =

 * Users who already have instant messaging accounts and would like to use them under Linux.

= Pre-requisites =

 * Accounts and passwords for instant messaging systems (Google Talk, MSN, Yahoo! IM, AIM, ICQ)

= Required Knowledge =

 * None.

= Recommended Knowledge =

 * The instant messenger names of your friends.

= Objectives =

 * Describe the different applications available for talking on IM systems.
 * Configure IM clients.
 * Use IM clients.