Instant Messaging By Fesetan Cindy L Contents Instant

Instant Messaging By: Fesetan, Cindy L.

Contents �Instant Messaging �How Instant Messaging Work �Instant Messaging Program �Types of Instant Messaging �Advantages & Disadvantages

Introduction �Instant messaging, allow for instant communication to anyone. � much of our communication has been done through the screen of our computer, monitors or even through our phones.

Instant messaging (IM) � a type of online chat which offers real-time text transmission over the Internet. � A LAN messenger operates in a similar way over a local area network. � IM clients can use push technology to provide real-time text, which transmits messages character by character, as they are composed. � Non-IM types of chat include multicast transmission, usually referred to as "chat rooms", .

How Instant Messaging Works �The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate. • E-mail has been the most rapidly adopted form of communication ever known. • instead of writing letters or even calling people on the phone.

Most IM programs provide these features: �Instant messages - Send notes back and forth with a friend who is online. �Chat - Create a chat room with friends or co-workers �Web links - Share links to your favorite Web sites �Video - Send and view videos, and chat face to face with friends �Images - Look at an image stored on your friend's computer �Sounds - Play sounds for your friends

�Files - Share files by sending them directly �Talk - Use the Internet instead of a phone �Streaming content - Real-time or nearreal-time stock quotes and news �Mobile capabilities - Send instant messages from your cell phone

Types of Instant Messaging � Windows Live Messenger � AIM � Yahoo Messenger �ICQ �Facebook Messenger � Skype � Google Talk

Advantages & Disadvantages v. Advantages �Ability to keep in contact with family and friends. �Ability to make new friends from all around the world. �Sending messages to employees as short messages. �Ability to speak to multiple people online. �to put people together when they aren't in the same city.

Disadvantages �Inability to gauge emotional well being through IM. �Uncertainty that the person you are. This can be dangerous, especially for teens. �getting viruses from people you don't know. �Livelihood of miscommunication. �Potential for misuse.