Web-based Instant Messaging

Published: July 7, 2007, 6:21 pm

Many schools and offices block computer users from installing instant messaging software. However, instant messaging is an important part of communication and there are ways around these types of blocks placed by your IT department. Web-based instant messaging clients do not require installation of any software and run in your web-browser. The best thing is that they can be used just about anywhere that you have an internet connection - dialup or broadband!All of these clients can access AOL, Yahoo, MSN, GTalk, ICQ, and Jabber unless otherwise noted. Each one is rated out of 5 stars - 5 stars being excellent, 1 star being poor.Meebo. Upon arrival at the website, you have the option of signing into one of your accounts or using a universal meeboid and password to access all of your accounts under one interface. By using the meeboid, you can save your conversations to view later, set a personalized avatar and customize the colors of the web interface. Conference chatting is available.

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