Noun

Singular instant messaging

Plural uncountable

instant messaging (uncountable)

  • IM is a popular form of realtime communicationwhere two or more people exchange text messages online via computer. Users have a “screen name” and a “buddy list” of their friends, family, colleagues, etc. to see who is online and available at any given time. Some popular IM applications are AOL’s Instant Messenger (AIM), MSN Messenger, Google Talk and Yahoo Messenger.

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Mon Dec 7 18:51:03 2009

Instant messaging (IM) is a form of real-time communication between two or more people based on typed text. The text is conveyed via devices connected over a network such as the Internet.

Overview

Instant messaging (IM) is a collection of technologies that create the possibility of real-time text-based communication between two or more participants over the internet or some form of internal network/intranet. It is important to understand that what separates chat and instant messaging from technologies such as e-mail is the perceived synchronicity of the communication by the user - Chat happens in real-time. Some systems allow the sending of messages to people not currently logged on (offline messages), thus removing much of the difference between Instant Messaging and e-mail.

IM allows effective and efficient communication, featuring immediate receipt of acknowledgment or reply. In certain cases Instant Messaging involves additional features, which make it even more popular. For example, users can see each other by using web-cams, or talk directly for free over the Internet using a microphone and loudspeakers.

It is possible to save a conversation for later reference. Instant messages are typically logged in a local message history which closes the gap to the persistent nature of e-mails and facilitates quick exchange of information like URLs or document snippets (which can be unwieldy when communicated via telephone).

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Sun Nov 22 07:09:36 2009

What is the best instant messaging system to use with Macs?
Q. My wife has a Mac and wants to use an instant messaging system which can make use of her Webcam. Any suggestions?
Asked by The Patriot - Sun Nov 15 13:23:05 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. iChat comes preinstalled with the Mac. It's truly wonderful :-) However, if you're looking for other options, here is one I found on Google:
Answered by unknown - Sun Nov 15 13:35:27 2009

How does verizon bill you when using instant messaging?
Q. I got the new ENv2 phne today and im able to go on aim. I know that it sends it as a normal text message and takes away your minutes for how long you have been on it. But on weekends when you get unlimited minutes does that count for aim to. Also is there any plan That involves free instant messaging and things?
Asked by kori - Fri Dec 26 00:06:03 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They charge you standard text messaging rates for the im's you send and recieve and they charge you for mobile web
Answered by cory v - Fri Dec 26 00:12:48 2008

Does anyone know if Sprint has phones with instant messaging?
Q. I want to change my carrier but i have to wait till next year. i was planning on changing to t-mobile. i know they have phones with instant messaging but what about sprint?
Asked by k.dawson92992 - Sun Dec 23 20:50:06 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have Sprint, and as far as I know they don't...on the other hand, you can use Meebo.com if you have a data plan... Otherwise, I think you can add it to any smart phone (i.e. the new Palms).
Answered by Jeremy O - Sun Dec 23 20:52:52 2007

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