If you and your friend all use different internet messaging system, instant messaging (IM) services are designed for text based conversations that work like phone call, you can see who’s available to chat, delivery is instantaneous and the interface is geared toward dialogue of just how a few words at a time. However, there are lots of IM services available and very few are compatible with each ... Read more.

Because of its efficiency and speed, instant messaging, or IM for short, has become a valuable interoffice tool for employees to exchange information and collaborate in real time. The advantages of IM are clear. But there are drawbacks, too. IM can be distracting; employees can waste time using it for personal conversations; and IM technology is often insecure, leaving corporate networks more vul... Read more.