Instant message?

[Kirk-o]

How do you get instant messageing
kirk-o

[reinbeau]

I like Gaim.  It's an opensource instant messaging program like AOL AIM without the bloatware and security issues.  Download it and give it a try.

[buzzbee]

Your windows xp software should have have windows live messenger built in.

[Understudy]

Gaim gaim.sourceforge.net
or
Trillian http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/

Sincerely,
Brendhan

[Robo]

I'll third it for GAIM.    It's the only thing I'll use at work, even though they try to block only the supported clients.  Trillian is also good, but a little heavier than I need.  GAIM does everything I need and is good at it and very stable.   I'd highly advise to stay away for windows messenger, like everything else microsoft,  it's the epitome of bloatware.

[reinbeau]

Your windows xp software should have have windows live messenger built in.

As others have said, it's M$ bloatware.  I'm allergic to M$, I try to only use Windows, everything else is from someone else.  Someday I won't be using Windows, either, but that's another learning curve......