The RSS-IM Gateway software allows users to easily publish their RSS feed on various instant messaging networks.
To start, create a new IM nickname on your favorite network and fill out the configuration file, config.im. The software supports AIM, ICQ, YIM, and Jabber, so you have options for your preferred messaging platform.
The RSS-IM Gateway is especially useful for those who frequently use the IM network from their cell phones, as it automatically makes the headlines accessible to them.
This software is a derivative of the SDBA Revolution IM Application Server version 1.85, including all necessary files. To get started, make sure that your Perl is up-to-date with XML::RSS and other required libraries.
To set up the RSS-IM Gateway, make sure that Perl is correctly set up with all necessary libraries. Next, open the configuration file, add in your desired nickname and password for the bot, select your preferred network, and include the URL to your feed. Finally, start sdba.pl from the command line and message your chosen nickname from your preferred IM client.
Overall, the RSS-IM Gateway is a useful and easy-to-use software for making RSS feeds available through instant messaging networks. Its step-by-step process makes it accessible for even beginners to set up and use.
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