There are many instant messaging applications out there. The class gave us many examples which include AIM, Yahoo Messenger, MSN messenger, and Google Talk. I have a Yahoo Messenger and Maebo Account.  MaeboMe Theoretically, I prefer Maebo best because it allows me to IM across platforms.

I recently installed Skype at home. Skype has in-built messaging capabilities as well. The class didn’t mention Skype VOiP but I think this is an application worth mentioning. I bet some libraries are already using Skype to do online references the way it is being done via Internet Text Messaging.

Sasha Zykova and I tested our Google Talk and it worked. I was able to send her an interview of Jeanne Crisp on YouTube. Here is the link What I noticed was the other people in my address book who were also online I could chat with. With Google talk, I can equally talk when I have a headphone set, just like Skype.

This blog relates to the Instant Messenging Class of the 4th Week.