Re: Looking for a "secure" alternative to MSN.

[Bogdan V <bogdanv () gmail com>]

Hello,

You could try Skype for SSL chat, or either try to setup a secure connection by Jabber with Google Talk network.

Pidgin can use some addons for SSL chat (haven't used it since Gaim though), but it is limited only to users that have 
that addon.

You should remember that using a secure chat through proxy servers in a controlled environment (work network for 
example), could expose your connection to corporate SSL content inspection filters, that "break" your SSL with the 
internet server (or client) and can listen to your chat.
You should always check the SSL certs that you're using.

BR,
Bogdan



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On 20.01.2011, at 19:27, Mark <znxster () gmail com> wrote:

> On 30 December 2010 23:49, Lukas <lukas.ponten () gmail com> wrote:
> > So, I'm looking for an IM client with strong encryption. Ideally with
> > audio/video support, and open source.
> > Like Msn sort of.. Preferably not som addon to msn though. I know there is a
> > lot of those.
> > It's incredible I can't find this. I'd be amazed if there's no IM client
> > that is capable of encryption.
>
> Wikipedia has a pretty good list of information about the various
> clients/protocols and what they offer/support.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_instant_messaging_clients
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_instant_messaging_protocols
>
> Of course using public servers isn't going to be as secure as setting
> up your own:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_LAN_messengers
>
> At work we are using Microsoft Communicator (since rename to "Lync").
> Obviously not Open Source but:
> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/lync/
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
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