[NTLUG:Discuss] IM server open source?

[Stuart Johnston]

Carlos Wesbrooks wrote:
> I had a question from my IT guy at work and I don't know the answer, maybe
> someone on this list knows an answer.  I was asked if I knew of an open
> source Instant Messenger Server I had no answer for him but told him I would
> look and see.  I have been touting open source every time we talk as an
> alternative to what he is talking about and this may be a chance to get some
> started here at work so any advice on the this would be greatly appreciated.

There are serveral open source servers for Jabber/XMPP IM. 
Unfortunately, I don't have any specific recommendations.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Jabber_server_software