Noun

Singular instant messaging

Plural uncountable

instant messaging (uncountable)

  1. (communication, computing) A form of realtime communication where two or more people exchange text messages, usually short, using computers or other devices with communications capabilities.

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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Wed Jul 21 13:32:10 2010

Instant messaging (IM) is a form of real-time direct text-based communication between two or more people using personal computers or other devices, along with shared software clients. The user's text is conveyed over a network, such as the Internet. More advanced instant messaging software clients also allow enhanced modes of communication, such as live voice or video calling.

Definition

IM falls under the umbrella term online chat, as it is a real-time text-based networked communication system, but is distinct in that it is based on clients that facilitate connections between specified known users (often using "Buddy List", "Friend List" or "Contact List"), whereas online 'chat' also includes web-based applications that allow communication between (often anonymous) users in a multi-user environment.

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Mon Jul 26 22:45:45 2010

How is e-mailing and instant messaging different from each other?
Q. How is e-mailing and instant messaging different from each other? I mean is how different are they in what they do and where do the messages go?
Asked by why not? - Tue Aug 12 23:34:10 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. E-mailing is like sending a letter to someone. You can e-mail someone anytime. You can only instant message someone when they are online at the same time as you are. You can have better conversation with someone using instant messaging and it is a much quicker way to talk to someone online.
Answered by fiercelion7 - Tue Aug 12 23:42:04 2008

How do I switch my internal webcam to the instant messaging mode?
Q. How do I do this so I can start communicating with others via my internal webcam? I have CyberLink YouCam 3 installed. I can bring it up on my desktop and use it like that, but I don't know how to switch it to the instant messaging mode.
Asked by electric_overflow - Sat Apr 10 18:50:51 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The first thing you need to do is set up your camera source, go here >> and it will tell you how to do that. After that you need to click on Help at the top of the main messenger window and then click on "Set up video and voice" Then go here to learn how to start using it with someone. >>
Answered by r0ckster - Sat Apr 10 21:17:31 2010

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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