Creating an Instant Message Account
The first time you launch iChat AV, a setup screen opens to walk you step-by-step through the process. To complete the process, you need to provide or create a screen name (your instant messaging address) to send and receive instant messages with iChat AV. If you already have a .Mac account or an AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) screen name, you can use it with iChat AV. For example, a .Mac screen name is your e-mail address, such as perspection@mac.com, or an AIM screen name is a handle, such as perspection. If you don't have a screen name, you can sign up for a .Mac account at Apple's .Mac Web site during the setup process to get one. You can't use screen names from other instant messaging system, such as MSN ...
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