>>>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.

The firewall here, for awhile, didn't stop me (when I got IE 5) from the chat room. Suddenly, I couldn't get in any longer. Someone (I won't say who) suggested I try MS Chat. Never got it set up though.