>>How can I use the MS chat behind a firewall George or should I go the
>>microsoft chat area and try from there?
>>
>>TIA
>Hi Mark,
>
>I've never set it up, Mark, so I don't know. I was just repeating something that I'd heard. Hopefully, someone here will jump in. (C'mon guys, don't be shy about this.)

I can not image MS developing something that would side-step a firewall. I hope what you heard is rumor only because of the implications. Our firewall here is extremely effective in keeping me from joining the chats. IRC software does not work either.