Chat and Instant Messaging

 

AIM (AOL Instant Messenger)

Free instant messaging software and service from America Online.

 

ConferenceRoom, by WebMaster Inc.

Chat server software available for purchase. An optional encryption module is available for secure chats.

 

DigiChat

Chat and instant messaging, with simple message boards. Available either as licensed software or as a hosted service with a monthly fee.

 

havChat

Chat/whiteboard software developed by hav.Software. Both the server and client software are implemented entirely in Java.

 

ICQ  

Free instant messaging software and service.

 

Jabber

Free open-source instant messaging software, aiming for cross compatibility with other major IM systems. Jabber.com offers associated commercial services.

 

raiderSoft Free Java Chat

Free hosted service, allowing you to put chat rooms on your own web site.

 

Sprint Instant Message

Free instant messaging software and service. Compatible with ICQ, MSN, and Yahoo.

 

MSN Messenger Service

Free instant messaging software and service from Microsoft. Includes voice chat and telephone paging features.

 

Yahoo! Messenger (called earlier Yahoo! Pager)

Free chat & instant messaging software and service.