The latest iChat 2.1 AV beta doesn’t provide us with the ability to send text messages to phones via iChat…

I’m trying to cool off, Matt …
Rant begins:
There is plenty of crap with the European Apple Store. I live in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and we don’t have a dedicated store for the country. Twice I have tried to order from the Belgian Apple store. Lastly in the hope of getting iLife ’04 a bit earlier. Guess what? Estimated shipping was on or before 2 Feb. This morning (5 Feb I sent a reminder to Apple). Two hours ago I received a reply, that they had cancelled my order, since I had ordered from the “wrong” Apple Store… Fine. I go buy iLife locally tomorrow? No way. I just received notice that they had shipped the package…! And now if they cut up the package slip as well as Matt explains. I will never receive it then, let alone get my money back probably!!! What is their return policy? 50% restocking fee? I want an iLife now!
Read about Matt Henderson’s problems as well: Matt Henderson’s Blog: Rule Numero Uno (was Problems with Apple Europe)end of rant……..

Apple Computer Inc. and America Online Inc. on Thursday announced a new level of compatibility between the companies’ instant messaging applications, iChat AV and AIM 5.5 for the PC. With updates released today PC and Mac users will enjoy the benefit of video conferencing between the two platforms.
via [MacCentral]