Chapter 14: Using Instant Messenger

Overview

Picking up the phone, dialing those numbers , getting an answering machine, and then leaving a message ”it seems so archaic. Why go through all that hassle when you can communicate instantly? In an age where people want instant information and instant answers, there is no better tool than Instant Messenger. Instant Messenger is like e-mail on steroids. When you send a message, it appears on the recipient's screen right away, and they can respond instantly. You can even have text conversations with multiple people at the same time. In this chapter, you'll learn how to:

• Set up Instant Messenger

• Send and receive instant messages

• Warn and block users

• Initiate a chat session