chat covers a range of scenarios across a range of different networks.
these including;
internet relay chat is an open protocol not controlled by any one provider.
web based chat is offered by ISPS like BT and Freeserve, Yahoo and MSN
website-based chat offered by anyone with a site, it can be used to solve problems.
Instant messaging allows you to interact with other users in real time, in the now. usually more private than chat rooms, allowing people to talk without other people seeign.
SMS
SMS originally created to utilise the inefficient times in mobile phone messages to send short bursts of text.
Bulletin Boards
been around since 1978
allows users to share info
some allow uploading/downloading of images.
often used FAQ/ help desk forums etc.
often allow access to some areas without joining, but require login and pasword for full access
some BBS charge members to join.
Newsgroups
part of "old" internet and not commonly used
newsgroup names consist of 2 parts, frist giving category, 2nd what newsgroupo about.
example;
alt - any conceivable topic
biz. - business, services etc
comp. - hardware. software
humanities - fine art, philosophy
misc. - employment, helath etc
news. - info bout usenet news
rec. - games, hobbies
sci. - applied science, social science
soc. - social issues, culture
talk. - current issues and debates.
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