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IM Last modified: Monday, November 13, 2006
Short for instant message, a type of communications service that enables you to create a kind of private chat room with another individual in order to communicate in real time over the Internet, analagous to a telephone conversation but using text-based, not voice-based, communication. Typically, the instant messaging system alerts you whenever somebody on your private list is online. You can then initiate a chat session with that particular individual. See the page of text messaging abbreviations in the Quick Reference section of Webopedia.. Sponsored listings Fixed Mobile Convergence: QuickLink Messenger and Voice - Smith Micro is bringing to the mobile market innovative, online products to solve real-world challenges in fixed mobile convergence.
A Lack of SIMPLE Pleasures This 2002 article from InstantMessagingPlanet examines some of the obstacles SIMPLE has been up against in trying to become a standard. Choosing an Instant Messaging System A series of articles covering the fundamentals of enterprise instant messaging and what you need to know as an IT decision-maker. Instant Messaging Can Usher in Instant Problems IT managers are being warned that IM is fast becoming a gateway for more attacks on the corporate network. Instant Messaging Planet Complete coverage of the business opportunities emerging from IM including case studies, security updates, and infrastructure issues. Open Networks Today Networking news moves at a fast pace, and Open Networks Today lets you keep up with it. Open Networks Today offers its readers the ability to control how news is presented through customizing content filters, discussions, and news feed links.	Related Categories Business Computing Chat Related Terms chat e-mail finger ICQ jabber spim text messaging Shopping IM Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Luggage 2833 Store Offers Sport and Outdoor 2362 Store Offers Office Supplies 199 Store Offers Tools and Accessories 153 Store Offers Toys 271 Store Offers