The thing that most people like about this sofrware is the various options that this software includes.
* Chat via text, voice and even video online.
* Play games with the other side.
* Send and recieve files online.
* Let your friends see you and hear you.
* Personalize your own graphic user interface.
And much more...
This program is used via an e-mail address and you have to ask permission from the other side to start to chat.
Mostly used by people between the ages of 20-30, but is starting to become extremely popular with other age groups as well.
A very nice software, you can download it free, compatible only for computers with Microsoft windows.
AOL Instant Messenger
AOL Instant Messenger is created by the big internet company America Onlineand and allows evey user connected to the internet to use this software, in the old version it was available only for america online members.
This software doesn't really bring something new, but it's interface is really friendly.
* Allows you to Communicate in private or public rooms using text messages.
* Include a special buddy list.
Finding users by username / email and other search fields.
Mostly used in America.
You can download it for free, but be careful of the popups that this software includes.
ICQ - Last version 5.1
This amazing software include all the features you have ever dreamed about, if you like asimple chat software, this software is the one for you.
* You can find it in all languages.
* Chatting by text messages.
* Chat history.
* Transfer and recieve files.
* Sending SMS Messages to mobile phones for free.
* Chatting by voice and video.
* A very large directory of personal profiles, each one with a lot of detail.
* ICQ Xtraz - a group of addons which allow you to send greeting cards, play online games with your friends, and much more...
The options of this software are endless...
Mostly used by teenagers.
This application allows you to search in a database of millions of peoples all over the world and make them an online call.
Imagine the money you can save by using this software, however it is not always the best choice, if your computer is running another internet communication software the other side may here you with a delay. However it is very good for typing chats and passing information, programs and documents.
Skype runs on every operation system, and can be downloaded for free at the skype homepage.
Very recommanded software, download for free at the icq homepage.
Trilian
Triliain is a less common software which was created by Cerulean Studios. this application allows you to use the software as a client of a lot of other instant messages softwares, like ICQ, MSN, AOL IM and much more. more comfortable it will be to chat with friends on those different and networks from one simple software that includes their all features.
Very recommanded for people who like to keep it simple.
Skype
Someone talked about free phone calls from the computer ???
This software uses the VOIP(Voice Over IP) technology in order to allow you to communicate with other people by computer phone calle, or for a very cheap rate to make land line phone calls.
