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Is there a Mac alternative to Communicator?

metrodon — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:03:23 GMT

Or an Open Source alternative that I can configure to work?

Thanks

Re: Is there a Mac alternative to Communicator?

dave — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:22:18 GMT

I have been trying Microsoft Messenger on the corporate settings but can't seem to get it to connect.

The settings copied from Office Communicator are server: im.btconnect.com and the protocol TLS

However, I am getting an error saying that the digital certificate is not installed and am not sure if it is going to be possible to get this working. I will persevere, but maybe you will have more luck with it.

EDIT: Having looked into this a bit more, the client BT offers is Microsoft Office Communicator 2005 meaning that it is most likely Live Communciations Server 2005 that they are running.

In which case, the client you will need is Microsoft Messenger for Mac 6.0.3 and not 7.0 which is what I was trying. You can download this from the following link:

http://download.microsoft.com/download/a/3/2/a32bb646-3ad3-42df-88c1-5495cd94933a/Messenger603.dmg

Message Edited by dave on 06-04-2009 09:22 PM

Re: Is there a Mac alternative to Communicator?

metrodon — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:06:13 GMT

Thanks - I'll give that a go when I have a few hours spare - it's a bit rubbish though from BT don't you think?

Re: Is there a Mac alternative to Communicator?

dave — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:23:30 GMT

I guess they simply cater for the majority which means Windows users.