Secure Off The Record Instant Messaging
26.09.2009 17:22 in technical-notes
Off The Record messaging is available on Linux and Windows and Mac
First install the software if you do not already have it
Windows
Download and install Pidgin:
http://www.pidgin.im/download/
Download and install the Off The Record Messaging
Mac
http://adium.im/ (client comes with OTR built in)
Ubuntu or Debian Linux
In a terminal:
sudo apt-get install pidgin-otr
or System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager, search for and install pidgin-otr
You can add all your AIM, MSN and GTalk accounts in this single application.
For additional privacy, use our Jabber server:
Adding a Rayservers Jabber Server Account
Enable Off The Record Messaging Plugin in Tools -> Plugins