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Instant Messaging by albert on 10-03-2005 at 04:44 AM
hey guys, im doing a big project for school.. and I would like to know what features/options do u absolutly need to use a specific Instant Messaging software?
EG : I would really need Audio Conversation, seeing as I need to give a lot of information and be writting at the same time.
Thank You 
RE: Instant Messaging by lordy on 10-03-2005 at 05:59 AM
logging, definately, i often refer to past logs. emoticons arent essential but can help get a point across
RE: Instant Messaging by qgroessl on 10-03-2005 at 11:48 AM
All the special commands.... Like, /lock (to lock messenger), /brb (change status to be right back), /nick (changes your nickname), etc.... Now that I have those with plus... I don't think I'd be able to get used to not being able to use those again.
RE: Instant Messaging by RebelSean on 10-03-2005 at 11:53 AM
Major features of MSN Messenger:
Contact Lists
Ability to block contacts
Ability to see who added you to there list
Skinnable
Diverse Commands
Font Settings
Webcam
Display pictures/Avatars
Conversation Background
I'll probably think of more, but that is all I can think of atm. Too early in the morning 
RE: Instant Messaging by qgroessl on 10-03-2005 at 11:57 AM
quote:
Originally posted by XxRebelSeanxX
Contact Lists
Lol... I would've never thought of that... I take that for granted I guess... So I wouldn't be able to live without that either.
RE: Instant Messaging by dotNorma on 10-03-2005 at 12:14 PM
I would need to be able to send messages, have a contact list or some sort of GUI showing my contacts that are online, and all the plus! commands like /close, /block, /status ext.
RE: Instant Messaging by rav0 on 10-03-2005 at 12:52 PM
Contact list, sign in notifications, and statuses (just basic busy/away/online). Compatibility with many clients would be good, but seems to not have a large adoption rate, simply because your contacts use a particular service (myself included).
RE: Instant Messaging by guanako on 10-03-2005 at 06:25 PM
good user interface 
RE: Instant Messaging by albert on 10-03-2005 at 07:06 PM
Thanks for your comments everyone Other ppl don't be shy to keep on posting 
quote:
Originally posted by qgroessl
All the special commands.... Like, /lock (to lock messenger), /brb (change status to be right back), /nick (changes your nickname), etc.... Now that I have those with plus... I don't think I'd be able to get used to not being able to use those again.
So u would need status/ nicknames etc..? that's what I want to know
Yay! 1000th Post
RE: Instant Messaging by SikStyles on 10-03-2005 at 07:24 PM
well all you need is a chat window and a friend to talk to..and maybe some smilies, you could have games too..
what is it you are exactly doing?
RE: Instant Messaging by prashker on 10-03-2005 at 08:35 PM
everything everyone else suggested and maybe a POP3 email checker