INSTANT MESSAGING
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Internet & Online Service Messaging
AbbottChat
Peer-to-Peer messaging
www.abbottsys.com
AOL Instant Messenger, (AIM): www.aol.com
ICQ
Though owned by AOL, ICQ continues to maintain its own branding and feature
set.
web.icq.com
Microsoft (MSN) Messenger
PC, PC to mobile and video messaging. News, traffic, weather alerts.
messenger.msn.com
myJabber
Integrates with most of the large messaging networks.
www.myjabber.net
Trillian
Popular multiple service chat client. Integrates with most of the large
messaging networks, allowing for single user interface across multiple
chat identities.
www.trillian.cc
Yahoo Messenger
messenger.yahoo.com
PC, PC to mobile and video messaging
Web Based Messaging
Hubz
Web based chat clients for individual web sites.
www.hubz.com
Network Messaging
Antepo AcceptT and PresenceWareT
Messaging server allowing for custom development and cross messaging to
multiple platforms.
www.antepo.com
Akonix L7
Product acts as a proxy for any instant messaging traffic from the usual
top providers. Allows companies to monitor and control IM traffic within
their systems.
www.akonix.com
CEZEO
Combines security software with instant messaging feature called LanTalk;
which does not required a connection to the Internet.
www.cezeo.com
IBM Lotus Sametime
Messaging plus various collaborative tools. White board, file sharing,
etc.
www.lotus.com
Revation
Instant Communications Server (ICS) product using emerging communications
standards.
www.revation.com
Other Tools & Ideas for Instant Messaging
impasse
Encrypts AOL, MSN and Yahoo traffic.
www.im-passe.com
Online Harassment
Tips and Ideas for what to do if you believe you have become the victim
of online harassment.
www.onlineharassment.com
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