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    Part IV: Multimedia > Instant Messaging

    Chapter 18. Instant Messaging

    In This Chapter

    • Considering instant message service providers

    • Registering with Gaim‐compatible instant message services

    • Signing in to and messaging with Gaim

    Instant messaging is a popular Internet communication method based on the quick exchange of text‐based messages. You contact another person — your buddy — and type a quick message. The other person sees your message and responds in kind. The exchange shows up instantly on your screen.


      

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