You can use chat or IM to touch-base with family members throughout the day or to send quick notes to co-workers about the projects you are working on. Many people like chat and IM because you can have a conversation without being disruptive to those around you.
Technical definition 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 clients 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.
How does it work ?
Real life example
Advantages of Instant Messaging
- You don’t have to wait for a response like email text – the person you are communicating with is normally connected to the site
- It’s free you don’t have to pay for it
- You can monitor who talk to means you an make sure that only friends you excep
- You can control what information you wish to share with people
Disadvantages of instant messaging
- Saying one thing and meaning another when you can be misunderstood
- Distractive- like when you are trying to get work done and chat to friend instead
- Can be addictive and when you are with others rather than focusing on what they are saying you could be IMS on the phone or ITouch for example you can’t see or hear the person voice, no emotional contact.
- Viruses you could open a link and allow something to get into the computer
- Hacking- Someone could break into your computer and find things out things about you
- Impersonating- someone could make account and pretend that it’s someone else than who you think it is.
- Very dangerous for young people who will trust others easily and be taken advantage off.
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