Starting up
This section details the first steps you need to take to use GnomeICU.
Each ICQ user has a Universal Internet Number, or UIN, that is unique to him/her only, and used to identify him/her in addition to other information, such as nickname and e-mail address. To communicate with other ICQ users, you need to register and receive an ICQ UIN too.
 | This section refers to AOL's official ICQ service. If you intend to use a standalone ICQ server, e.g. one provided by your company for internal communications, the procedure may differ. |
Now you are ready to use all features of ICQ. To learn how to use them, read the next sections.