"So you've taken the plunge and installed Linux. You've browsed
through the files and changed the theme a couple of (hundred)
times, and you've figured out how to connect to the internet and
check your email. It's time for the next step: messaging with
Licq."
"Chances are pretty good- especially if you're using a
distribution like Mandrake that is geared to new users- that you
already have Licq installed. To make sure, go to check under
Networking -> ICQ -> Licq. If it's there, we're good to go,
and you can skip to the "Configure and Run" section. If not, read
on...."