Connecting Gtalk in linux using Gaim…

hello friends,

connecting gtalk in linux was always a big question for us (for me, atleast ). I have been using ‘jabbin‘ (a ‘psi’ based IM client with VoIP support) for connecting to gtalk. however, it is not possible to make/receive calls like we do using gtalk client in windows. and if i have to use any client just for text messaging then gaim is my favourite . so, the next question was to configure gaim for gtalk keeping in mind the proxy servers and tunneling restrictions .

here we go…

1. open the ‘add account’ window in gaim and fill up the required information.

2. in the ‘Advanced’ tab, fill the information as shown in picture with ur proxy server and authentication details (note the port 443 and not 5222 or 5223).

3. save and you are done. connect to gtalk and start using it.

NOTE: i am using gaim v2.0.0beta3.1 on ubuntu 6.10 edgy eft and it works for me. the crucial thing here(my LAN) is using port 443 and tls/ssl encryption.