Related Technologies Demystified - Instant Messaging
Instand Messaging (IM) is the ability to exchange messages in real time with other people over the internet. You need to have a connection to the internet and instant messaging software.
The software allows you to set up a list of contacts who also use the programme -- and you can see who is online and start talking -- either by text, voice or video.
Several Libraries are using Instant Messaging as one of the options for a virtual reference service.
IM applications include Yahoo Messenger, GoogleTalk, ICQ, Jabber.
Mxit provides software that allows for SMSing as well as connecting to various IM applications from one's cellphone.
The software allows you to set up a list of contacts who also use the programme -- and you can see who is online and start talking -- either by text, voice or video.
Several Libraries are using Instant Messaging as one of the options for a virtual reference service.
IM applications include Yahoo Messenger, GoogleTalk, ICQ, Jabber.
Mxit provides software that allows for SMSing as well as connecting to various IM applications from one's cellphone.
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