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Internet

Internet. IM. Popular IM tools include: MSN Messenger Yahoo Messenger AOL Instant Messenger. Typically choosing a supported application involved looking at functionality, cost, support, security,. Main benefits of instant messaging (IM) like: real-time communication,

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  1. Internet

  2. IM • Popular IM tools include: • MSN Messenger • Yahoo Messenger • AOL Instant Messenger Typically choosing a supported application involved looking at functionality, cost, support, security, ..

  3. Main benefits of instant messaging (IM) like: real-time communication, knowing whether contacts are online, low cost, ability to transfer files.

  4. Warning – this could be a virus IM Functionality (1) • MSN Messenger providesgroupware & IM functionality: • Sharing desktop applications • File transfer • Webcams • Games

  5. IM Functionality (2) • Yahoo Messenger is integrated with My.Yahoo: • Calender (which can be synced with Outlook) • Personalised new, weather, etc.

  6. Technologies • Risks associated with online activity like: unintentional disclosure of personal information, bullying or harassment, targeting of users by predators.

  7. A more sustainable approach is likely when used as part of a course. This example also provides shared experiences Blogs Technologies • Blogging: cult fashion or significant developing in publishing / communications? Student's learning diary. Created by student and hosted on remote Blogger Web site. No longer maintained?

  8. Wikis • Wiki: • An open shared space for collaborative editing QUB provide an environment for IT & Society students to collectively edit Web pages. Wikipedia – a example of shared encyclopaedia. Yes, trust is an issue!

  9. Wikis (2) example: Wikipedia

  10. SMS Short message service allows short text messages between mobile phones

  11. Creating Online Communities Social Networks

  12. MSN Hi5

  13. Open Source Software Challenges • Many Web/Internet -based tools described (Wikis, Blogs, Jabber, …): • Are available as open source software (OSS) • Act as demonstrators of emerging new open standards • Options for an institutional OSS strategy: • Replace MS Office products by Open Office • Deploy new services using open source applications

  14. Electronic Mail (Email)

  15. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP): Voice communication over IP Not expensive etc.

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