Jabber

Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP, formerly named Jabber) is an open, XML-based protocol for near-real-time, extensible instant messaging (IM) and presence information (a.k.a. buddy lists). The protocol is built to be extensible and other features such as Voice over IP and file transfers have been added.

The great thing about XMPP on DreamHost is that you can host your own XMPP chat server on your domain!

Getting Started with XMPP at Dreamhost

 * Jabber IM
 * XMPP Services

XMPP in Dreamhost Control Panel

 * Manage XMPP IM server in Dreamhost Panel: Jabber IM

XMPP Resources

 * XMPP client download: XMPP Client
 * Jabber quickstart guide: Jabber Quickstart Guide (very old)

Troubleshooting XMPP at Dreamhost

 * XMPP Troubleshooting
 * XMPP Server Configuration Missing
 * XMPP Clients on a LAN
 * XMPP SRV records - Gmail compatibility

Other Links

 * Dreamhost features: XMPP Chat Server
 * Dreamhost Press Release on Adding Support for Jabber IM: DREAMHOST ADDS FREE JABBER-BASED INSTANT MESSAGING TO ALL WEB HOSTING PLANS
 * Jabber IM
 * Secure Jabber connections, 5223 port has been deprecated.
 * XMPP ?? Jabber = XMPP