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Instant Messaging
CoreComm customers enjoy the power of choice when it comes to instant messaging programs! Below, we list some of the major products, as well as some that you may not have heard about before. Keep in contact with friends across the world using one or more of the products below!
Instant Messenger Services:
| AOL Instant Messenger |
Now you can chat instantly with anyone using this popular service -- and you don't need to be an AOL customer to use it!
- Send private messages in real time
- Get up-to-date on current events
- New FTP to send and receive files
- Keep track of online friends
AOL Instant Messenger allows you to keep a buddy list to know when your favorite pals are online, send them instant messages, chat with them, or find new friends.
To get started with AOL Instant Messenger, follow the steps below:
- Download and install AOL Instant Messenger.
- Start AOL Instant Messenger and either click "Sign On" to create a new screenname, or enter your existing AOL Instant Messenger screenname and password. Please Note: Your AOL username is separate from your CoreComm account.
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| Yahoo! Messenger |
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Similar to other instant messenger services, Yahoo! Messenger allows you to maintain a "friend list" and instantly communicate with others also using Yahoo! Messenger. Keep in mind that most Instant Messenger products are not inter-operable, so if your friend uses a different instant messenger service, you may not be able to reach them with Yahoo! Messenger.
New features of Yahoo! Messenger include:
- PC-to-Mobile Conversations
- Super Webcam
- New Emoticons
- IMVironments
To get started with Yahoo! Messenger, follow the steps below:
- Download and install Yahoo! Messenger. The setup program will open a window and walk you through the easy installation process.
- The setup process will ask you for your user information, and you'll be ready to go! Please Note: Your Yahoo! username is separate from your CoreComm account.
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| Windows Messenger |
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Because of its integration with Windows XP, a very large number of people are able to run this instant messaging service. Using the common .NET login, keeping track of your login information with other .NET services is easy and convenient. Keep in mind that most Instant Messenger products are not inter-operable, so if your friend uses a different instant messenger service, you may not be able to reach them with Microsoft Messenger.
Features of Windows Messenger include:
- Chat using text, audio, or video
- Block individuals
- Integrated with Windows XP
- Share photos and other files
- Share applications and a common "whiteboard"
- (complete feature list)
To get started with Windows Messenger, follow the steps below:
- Review the information on Microsoft's site
- Run Windows Messenger and sign in. If you do not have a .NET Password, you will need to create one using the built-in wizard. Please Note: Your Messenger (.NET) Passport username is separate from your CoreComm account.
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Other Services
- ICQ
- Also owned by AOL, ICQ (as in "I Seek You") is a popular messaging program that offers instant messaging and file transfers, and offers a choice between full-featured and lite versions.
- Trillian
- Trillian claims to connect to all major chat networks, including AIM®, MSN®, ICQ®, Yahoo!®, and IRC, all from a single program. If you need to access friends on multiple systems, this may be worth trying to reduce the number of programs you need to run to contact them.
CoreComm is not responsible for content on external sites.
Please review the privacy and security policies of each vendor before making online purchases or providing
personal information.
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