The idea of instant messaging is that you 'talk', so to say, with friends. That can be done via the keyboard (send short messages) and/or with a microphone and a webcam.
Not all programs are compatible. So the best thing to do is to start with your friends. They can tell you what program they use, and they can show you how it works. Then you simply download the same program as they have and start communicating.
It doesn't make much sense to have a messaging program all alone. That's the reason for the above advice.
Here in Holland, all teenagers use MSN Messenger (download from www.msn.com). But I think elsewhere ICQ is being used more frequently. There are some interconnection services, but it's always best to use the same program as your friends.
Hope this helps.
Kees
Hi,
(1) I know nothing about Instant Messaging and need a tutorial on it. Can somebody please point me to an URL that would help me understand what is it and how do I use it?
(2) Also which software and service would be easy to learn & get started? ( Can you Please give me an URL to download it too.?)
(3) What are the Pros & Cons of Instant Messaging?
Thank You in Advance.
Regards,
Calvin

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