Transcript IM (Instant Messenger)

IM (Instant Messenger)
Tech Talk
February 6, 2007
Angela Bayly
What is IM?
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Instant messaging or
IM is a form of realtime communication
between two or more
people based on typed
text. The text is
conveyed via computers
connected over a
network such as the
Internet.
Common Features
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Instant messages - Send notes back and forth with a friend
who is online
Chat - Create your own custom chat room with friends or coworkers
Web links - Share links to your favorite Web sites
Images - Look at an image stored on your friend's computer
Sounds - Play sounds for your friends
Files - Share files by sending them directly to your friends
Talk - Use the Internet instead of a phone to actually talk with
friends
Streaming content - Real-time or near-real-time stock quotes
and news
What Does it Look Like?
How Does it Work?
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Download IM of
choice
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Create a contact or
“buddy” list
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Chat
Players
Benefits
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Boosts communication in a quick and
efficient way
Knowledge if other party is available
Less intrusive than phone conversation
Ability to save a conversation
Improves typing ability
Free
Downside
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Loss of tone or body language
Poor security
Limited file sharing capabilities
Lower productivity due to people chatting
with friends and family outside the office
Resources
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http://messenger.yahoo.com/
http://www.google.com/talk/
http://www.download.com/3000-2150-10047473.html
(For Trillian Download)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instant_messaging
http://www.aim.com/