Instant Messaging
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China's Baidu to offer instant-messaging service
(News) Baidu.com, the most popular search engine in China, plans to introduce an instant-messaging service, to be called Baidu Hi.
(News) Baidu.com, the most popular search engine in China, plans to introduce an instant-messaging service, to be called Baidu Hi.
Feature list leaked for Microsoft's next IM version
(News) Microsoft's next version of its instant messenger application will have a new security feature to report users who send unsolicited messages, known as SPIM (spam over IM).
(News) Microsoft's next version of its instant messenger application will have a new security feature to report users who send unsolicited messages, known as SPIM (spam over IM).
Security issue dogs new AIM release
(News) AOL LLC has patched a serious flaw in its instant-messaging software, but more troubles may lie ahead, according to a security researcher familiar with the issue.
(News) AOL LLC has patched a serious flaw in its instant-messaging software, but more troubles may lie ahead, according to a security researcher familiar with the issue.
Microsoft forces Messenger upgrade for 'security' reasons
(News) Microsoft Corp. is forcing Windows Live and MSN Messenger users to upgrade to the newest version due to a security update included in that release, according to a posting on a Microsoft blog.
(News) Microsoft Corp. is forcing Windows Live and MSN Messenger users to upgrade to the newest version due to a security update included in that release, according to a posting on a Microsoft blog.
IBM to turn Sametime IM into a family of products
(News) IBM Corp. is hoping to broaden the appeal of its Sametime enterprise IM software by expanding the current stand-alone offering into a family of products in a bid to better compete with other unified communications players like Microsoft and Cisco.
(News) IBM Corp. is hoping to broaden the appeal of its Sametime enterprise IM software by expanding the current stand-alone offering into a family of products in a bid to better compete with other unified communications players like Microsoft and Cisco.
Should Your Business Use Instant Messaging?
(How To) Find out why small businesses are increasingly using instant messaging--and how you can avoid the pitfalls.
(How To) Find out why small businesses are increasingly using instant messaging--and how you can avoid the pitfalls.
Vulnerability uncovered within Yahoo Messenger
(News) A new vulnerability in Yahoo Inc.'s instant messenger program can potentially cause unwanted code to run on a PC, according to security researchers.
(News) A new vulnerability in Yahoo Inc.'s instant messenger program can potentially cause unwanted code to run on a PC, according to security researchers.
Microsoft Windows Live Flaw Opened Door to Scammers
(News) Though Microsoft fixed a bug in Windows Live that enabled spoofed user accounts, it could still lead to fraud.
(News) Though Microsoft fixed a bug in Windows Live that enabled spoofed user accounts, it could still lead to fraud.
With attack code out, Yahoo fixes IM flaw
(News) Yahoo Inc. has fixed a serious vulnerability in its Messenger instant messaging client.
(News) Yahoo Inc. has fixed a serious vulnerability in its Messenger instant messaging client.
AIM plug-in IDs users' locations
(News) Users of AOL LLC's AIM instant messaging system now have access to a plug-in that identifies their geographic location in a more precise manner than a similar plug-in developed last year.
(News) Users of AOL LLC's AIM instant messaging system now have access to a plug-in that identifies their geographic location in a more precise manner than a similar plug-in developed last year.
iAnywhere adds IM to mobile management suite
(News) IAnywhere Solutions Inc. is adding an instant messaging (IM) component to Information Anywhere Suite, a set of products for managing applications on PDAs and other wireless devices.
(News) IAnywhere Solutions Inc. is adding an instant messaging (IM) component to Information Anywhere Suite, a set of products for managing applications on PDAs and other wireless devices.
Sametime Now Chats With Other Messaging Services
(News) IBM announces interoperability with AOL, Google, and Yahoo IMs--but not Microsoft.
(News) IBM announces interoperability with AOL, Google, and Yahoo IMs--but not Microsoft.
Nasty Bug Found in 'Classic' ICQ Client
Nasty Bug Found in 'Classic' ICQ Client
Nasty Bug Found in 'Classic' ICQ Client
Microsoft, Yahoo Instant Messaging to Play Nicely With Each Other
(news) Microsoft, Yahoo Instant Messaging to Play Nicely With Each Other
(news) Microsoft, Yahoo Instant Messaging to Play Nicely With Each Other
Yahoo, MSN Messenger IM Networks Not Yet Compatible
(news) Yahoo, MSN Messenger IM Networks Not Yet Compatible
(news) Yahoo, MSN Messenger IM Networks Not Yet Compatible
Instant Messaging software: Instant Messengers Grow Up and Go to Work
(reviews) Microsoft's MSN Messenger 7.5 ranks highest among free instant messaging packages, with Qnext's 2.1.0.46 beta not far behind.
(reviews) Microsoft's MSN Messenger 7.5 ranks highest among free instant messaging packages, with Qnext's 2.1.0.46 beta not far behind.
Yahoo Messenger with Voice (version 7.0.0.437)
(reviews) You'll get tons of features and customization options with Yahoo Messenger. Just be prepared for some baggage--ads, multiple windows, and bundled apps--along with stuff that's not going to cut it at the workplace.
(reviews) You'll get tons of features and customization options with Yahoo Messenger. Just be prepared for some baggage--ads, multiple windows, and bundled apps--along with stuff that's not going to cut it at the workplace.
Trillian Basic 3 (3.1 Basic; Build 121)
(reviews) Trillian Basic can be your one-stop messaging zone for several instant messaging networks. You'll like the junk-free environment, too.
(reviews) Trillian Basic can be your one-stop messaging zone for several instant messaging networks. You'll like the junk-free environment, too.
Qnext 2.1.0.46 (Beta)
(reviews) Give Qnext a whirl if you're a fan of peer-to-peer operations and you'd like to streamline communications with your buddies across different networks.
(reviews) Give Qnext a whirl if you're a fan of peer-to-peer operations and you'd like to streamline communications with your buddies across different networks.
MSN Messenger 7.5
(reviews) Microsoft's program is jam-packed with features, including first-rate voice and video chats, file transfers, games, and a multitude of ways to personalize your IM experience.
(reviews) Microsoft's program is jam-packed with features, including first-rate voice and video chats, file transfers, games, and a multitude of ways to personalize your IM experience.
Google Talk
(reviews) Gloriously clutter-free, Google Talk's beta gives you text and voice messaging, smooth integration with Gmail, rudimentary customization options...and that's about it.
(reviews) Gloriously clutter-free, Google Talk's beta gives you text and voice messaging, smooth integration with Gmail, rudimentary customization options...and that's about it.
AOL Tool Links AIM Buddies to Microsoft Outlook
(news) AOL Tool Links AIM Buddies to Microsoft Outlook
(news) AOL Tool Links AIM Buddies to Microsoft Outlook
Worm Crawls Through MSN Messenger
(news) Funner worm, which spreads via IM, is rated as a low threat.
(news) Funner worm, which spreads via IM, is rated as a low threat.
Security Concerns Shelve MSN Messenger 7
(news) Beta testers find flaws in a new feature of the instant messaging app.
(news) Beta testers find flaws in a new feature of the instant messaging app.
How Can We Stop IM Worms?
(news) Traditional antivirus technology may be too slow to protect users, researchers say.
(news) Traditional antivirus technology may be too slow to protect users, researchers say.
Microsoft Tests MSN Messenger 7.0
(news) Updated chat client allows users to send more personalized messages.
(news) Updated chat client allows users to send more personalized messages.
Microsoft Eyes Video for Business IM
(news) Software giant teams with Polycom to boost sales of Live Communications Server.
(news) Software giant teams with Polycom to boost sales of Live Communications Server.
InterComm Fuses Messaging, Collaboration
(news) Five Across unveils free workgroup program and a beefier Pro version with more custom options.
(news) Five Across unveils free workgroup program and a beefier Pro version with more custom options.
AIM Hosts Online Meetings
(news) AOL adds voice conference and Web meeting functions to its Instant Messenger.
(news) AOL adds voice conference and Web meeting functions to its Instant Messenger.
Video IM Services Face Off
(reviews) Paid apps promise better voice syncing than their no-cost competitors. But is it just lip service? We put three to the test.
(reviews) Paid apps promise better voice syncing than their no-cost competitors. But is it just lip service? We put three to the test.
Privacy Watch: Cut Off Instant Messaging Spam
(howto) How to avoid 'spim' with the major IM packages.
(howto) How to avoid 'spim' with the major IM packages.
Yahoo Updates Messenger
(news) Chat client gains multimedia features and tighter integration with other Yahoo tools.
(news) Chat client gains multimedia features and tighter integration with other Yahoo tools.
Internet Tips: A Grown-Up's Guide to Instant Messaging
(howto) Learn how to use various IM services easily and securely.
(howto) Learn how to use various IM services easily and securely.
PDA Pundit: IM on the Run
(reviews) PDAapps' Verichat succeeds where AOL's own app fails, and lets you send instant messages to other services from your Palm PDA.
(reviews) PDAapps' Verichat succeeds where AOL's own app fails, and lets you send instant messages to other services from your Palm PDA.
SightSpeed Updates Video Messenger
(news) Video IM client improves audio support, broadens user options, drops fees in version 2.0.
(news) Video IM client improves audio support, broadens user options, drops fees in version 2.0.
The Human Element: Lovers' Lane Now Paved With Online Rejection Slips
(news) Breaking up isn't hard to do. Take a cue from today's teens: An IM does the trick.
(news) Breaking up isn't hard to do. Take a cue from today's teens: An IM does the trick.
Chatting in Living Color
(reviews) Picasa's Hello allows photo sharing and instant chat over the Net.
(reviews) Picasa's Hello allows photo sharing and instant chat over the Net.
AOL, Macromedia Bring Flash to IM
(news) Browser-free instant messaging functions will be available in Macromedia Central applications.
(news) Browser-free instant messaging functions will be available in Macromedia Central applications.
Enterprise Messaging Interoperability Nears
(news) Rival camps of IM protocol enter talks to join forces for a new standard.
(news) Rival camps of IM protocol enter talks to join forces for a new standard.
IM Poses Legal, Personnel Problems
(news) Businesses ponder how to keep messaging technology from becoming a liability.
(news) Businesses ponder how to keep messaging technology from becoming a liability.
Can Instant Messaging Really Be Safe?
(news) As IM fever engulfs business, pricey products promise to secure it.
(news) As IM fever engulfs business, pricey products promise to secure it.
Is IM a Sieve for Corporate Secrets?
(news) Businesses find instant messaging both help and headache, when security concerns surface.
(news) Businesses find instant messaging both help and headache, when security concerns surface.
Worms Crawl Toward Instant Messaging
(news) IM users should become more security-conscious as IM spreads across devices and invites viruses.
(news) IM users should become more security-conscious as IM spreads across devices and invites viruses.