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Instant Messaging: A Communication Evolution

Discover the evolution of instant messaging, from its inception to modern protocols and clients. Explore the history, standardization attempts, and additional features of this real-time, text-based communication method. Learn about popular examples like QQ, Skype, and more. Understand the pros and cons of IM, including fast communication and security risks. Dive into the world of instant messaging today!

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Instant Messaging: A Communication Evolution

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  1. Instant Messaging Nil Lakavivat Stanislav Goryachev Calle Spång

  2. Content • Introduction • History • Different protocols, clients • Standardization attempts • Additional features

  3. Introduction • Real time, text based communication between two or more people • The messages are transfered over a network. • Examples (active accounts) • QQ (783 million) • Skype (309 million) • Windows Live Messenger (294 million) • Yahoo! Messenger (248 million)

  4. History • Predecessors (mid 1960s) • Quantum Link (late 80s- early 90s) • IRC (late1980s) • ICQ (1996) • Jabber (2000) • Instant messanger – service mark

  5. Protocols • Standardization

  6. Clients

  7. Pros & Cons • Pros • Easy and fast communication • Distance • Conference Meetings • Cons • Security risks • Inappropriate use • Privacy

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