On Wednesday 30 July 2003 07:54 pm, John Layt wrote: > Not being an IM type myself, can anyone recommend a nice Instant Messaging > program (preferably KDE) that can auto-detect when you go on-line with kppp > and auto-login to a messaging service? > > In case you're wondering, I've recently converted my father to Linux, and > he has the habit of being online whenever family want to phone home > (usually because he's forgotten to log off). If I have an IM he auto-logs > into, we can send him messages to disconnect, or even just chat without him > having to remember to log-in to the IM service. > > Cheers! > > John.
John: The IM solution only works if Dad monitors his monitor even when he's off-line, but it won't be effective if he is elsewhere when someone needs to contact him. How about installing a second phone line for his modem? The monthly charges are pretty low because all it needs is basic local access -- no long distance carrier, no call waiting, no caller ID, none of that jazz -- just POTS. Of course, for a few bucks more, there's always ADSL or cable. -- cmg
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