====== Connecting to MSN Instant Messaging Network from SDF ======

You can connect to MSN network using one of the varoius clients avilable in SDF...

===== centerim =====

[[http://www.centerim.org/index.php/Main_Page|centerim]], also known as cim is a fork of CenterICQ.

  - Run **centerim** from the shell.
  - The first time you will be greted with the configuration screen you can use your left arrow to **select Done** and press Enter
  - With down arrow key move until msn's protocol **Login** option is selected and press Enter
  - Fill in your msn **username** (i.e.: user@hotmail.com) and press Enter
  - Select **Password** field and press Enter to fill in your password.
  - With arrow keys select **Done** and press Enter

CenterIM will try to connect to the MSN nework, you can select your contacts using the arrow keys and press the Enter key to start a chat window. **CTRL+x** sends the message.

===== finch =====

  * Press **ALT + a** and select **Accounts**.
  * Select **Add** to open the **New Account** dialog box.
  * Choose **MSN** from the Protocol select box.
  * Fill the **Username** and **Password** fields.
  * Using the **TAB** move to **Accept** and press **Enter** key.

After this, Finch will try to connect to MSN network.