IM
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Instant messaging (network service) allows you to
converse with other people using instant messages and
join discussion forums (IM groups) with specific topics.
Various service providers maintain compatible IM servers
that you can log in to after you register to an IM service.
Service providers may differ in their support of features.
Select
Conversations
to start or continue a conversation
with an IM user;
IM contacts
to create, edit, or view the
online status of your IM contacts;
IM groups
to start or
continue a group conversation with multiple IM users; or
Record. chats
to view a previous instant messaging
session that you saved.
Messaging
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