I'm not quite sure exactly what all you're saying here. Create AOL chat account. Use default chat program that Diablo comes with. Free text messages for a few days then the new account expires. Can only receive not send messages this way. Is this correct? Are there any better alternatives than this? My ideal set-up is just to use Pidgin for instant messages as well as phone texting since I like the look and I have Qwerty's excellent LED notification plug-in.