IM
Instant Messenger (IM) is a great way of chatting with your mates, and the reason it’s so popular is its private, so only the people involved can see what’s being said.
When a message is sent, it appears on the screen almost immediately, so it’s like having a real conversation! In IM, you can keep track of your mates using a contact list and this list shows when they are online the same time as you, so you can see who you can talk to. You can even talk to lots of mates at the same time! You can use webcams when you are logged onto IM, and this is great fun as it means you can see your mates while you are talking to them! Even if they are in another country!