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imov Messenger Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is imov Messenger?
  2. What does imov Messenger offer me?
  3. Which Messaging Systems is imov Messenger compatible with?
  4. Which devices does imov Messenger run on?
  5. How does imov Messenger work?
  6. Does imov Messenger use SMS messages or my data plan?
  7. Do I have to pay a monthly fee to use imov Messenger?
  8. Do I have to pay for upgrades to imov Messenger?
  9. What Jabber/XMPP server types is imov Messenger compatible with?
  10. Which version of imov Messenger is compatible with my device?

 

What is imov Messenger?

    imov Messenger is a Windows Mobile client for the Jabber (XMPP) instant messaging system. The Jabber platform is expected to be the dominant instant messaging system in the near future.

imov Messenger is based on open standards and is fully interoperable with proprietary instant messaging systems as well as the open Jabber server platform.

To see how you can deploy imov Messenger in your mobile environment, please read the “Jabber for Mobile Users” white paper.

What does imov Messenger offer me?

    imov Messenger gives you the ability to instantly communicate with family and friends using the Internet. The Jabber platform's extensibility allows imov Messenger to be compatible with multiple messaging systems. imov Messenger also provides significant enhancements over proprietary systems, including the ability to send messages to offline users (the user will receive the messages the next time they connect) and compose and send messages even when you are offline (messages will be automatically sent when a network connection becomes available)!

Which Messaging Systems is imov Messenger compatible with?

    With imov Messenger you can communicate with anyone who uses any of these systems:

  •     AOL Instant Messenger™
  •     MSN Instant Messenger™
  •     Yahoo! Messenger™
  •     ICQ™
  •     Jabber™
  •     Google Talk™

Which devices does imov Messenger run on?

    imov Messenger is compatible with most Windows Mobile devices, including all Pocket PC's and Handheld PC's based on Windows CE 3.0 or greater and all Microsoft Windows Powered Smartphones.

How does imov Messenger work?

    imov Messenger is a Jabber/XMPP client for Windows Mobile devices. Jabber is an open XML protocol for the real-time exchange of messages and presence between any two points on the Internet. A Jabber server is used to transport the messages from the imov Messenger client and any XMPP compatible client, or a support third-party proprietary network.

Does imov Messenger use SMS messages or my data plan?

    imov Messenger uses your data plan, not SMS. 

Do I have to pay a monthly fee to use imov Messenger?

    No, there are no ongoing or recurring fees to use imov Messenger.

Do I have to pay for upgrades to imov Messenger?

    No, imov Messenger's upgrades are free!

What Jabber/XMPP server types is imov Messenger compatible with?

    imov Messenger is XMPP 1.0 compliant and is compatible with these XMPP server types:

  • Jabber XCP™
  • Wildfire™
  • Antepo OPN™
  • ejabberd™
  • SoapBox Server™
  • GoogleTalk™
  • jabberd 1.x
  • jabberd 2.x

Which version of imov Messenger is compatible with my device?

 Click here if you have a Windows Mobile Smartphone.

 Click here if you have a Windows Mobile PocketPC or PocketPC for Phones device.

 Click here if you have a HandheldPC. 

 

   

 

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