Open new IM window in background

[Casey Harkins]

Albert Altino wrote:
> Hi.  Is there a way to configure new IM's to appear in system tray or 
> background?
>  

Depending on your window manager (not sure on Windows), new IM's should 
not steal focus (appear in background).

You can configure new IM's to remain hidden (tray icon will blink) in 
the preferences. First tab, "Hide new IM conversations" setting.

-casey