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Instant messaging
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Instant messaging
Instant messaging
(
IM
) is a type of
online chat
which offers
real-time text
transmission over the
Internet
. A
LAN messenger
operates in a similar way over a
local area network
. Short messages are typically transmitted bi-directionally between two parties, when each user chooses to complete a thought and select "send". Some IM
applications
can use
push technology
to provide
real-time text
, which transmits messages character by character, as they are composed. More advanced instant messaging can add
file transfer
, clickable
hyperlinks
,
Voice over IP
, or
video chat
.
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