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Instant Messaging Software

Instant Messaging Softwares are considered as an ideal tool for communication over the Internet. It is one of the fastest medium of communication. Most search engine companies over the Internet offer instant messenger service. Companies like Yahoo, AOL, Google provide instant messaging system.
Instant Messaging Softwares are faster than e-mails. It offers various features which are not offered by emails. It has innumerable facilities that includes text messaging service. Another vital feature of these softwares is that they provide high quality voice messaging service. Short Messaging Service or SMS is also provided. These softwares also let you share pictures with others. You can also play interesting games and can watch other people by a web cam. All the Instant Messaging Softwares guarantees a complete communication experience.

Some of these instant messaging softwares can be used in small offices or large organizations for internal network. It is easy to use. The communication is also cost effective.

One of the most popular Instant Messaging Software is Skype. It was released on the month of August in 2003. eBay is the exclusive owner of Skype from the year 2005. It has drawn millions of users over the past few years. Skype is immensely popular because it mainly helps to make calls around the world at a low-cost. The sound quality is also crystal clear. The system used in Skype is known as Voice Over Internet Telephone or VOIP. Everyone who uses Skype can use their PC to make phone calls.

Windows Live Messenger or WLM is another instant messaging system. It is popularly known as MSN Messenger. It has been developed by Microsoft and was released in the year 2005. It allows to transfer files and folders which may contain various personal data. You can also make phone calls from PC to PC. Off line Messaging service is also provided. It is a new addition as a feature. It was not available in the older versions.

Jabber is a useful tool in the E-Commerce business. It helps the business organization to get connected with its clients. Jabber also help to get connected with multiple customers. It is a perfect alternative to e-mails and web pages.

ICQ is an instant messenger system owned by AOL. This software was first developed by an Israeli Company known as Mirabilis. The first version of ICQ was released on the month of November in the year 1996. It includes various features such as folder transfer facility, text messaging service, multiple user chats, free limited SMS sending option. Other features include multiplayer games and greeting cards sending facility.

You can also find other softwares which support instant messaging are QQ, Paltalk, Trillian, eBuddy, Protocol for Synchronous Conferencing or PSYC.