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Choose a messenger everyone knows!  If it doesn't work for you, there are many more to choose!

In fact, there are approximately 20 different types of IM software programs out there to choose from. The newest one getting all the rave is Gaim. This program allows numerous conversations to take place in the same window, unlike some other programs where each recipient would be in a separate window. Hey Sheridan students, sound like a program you use? Blackboard IM operates similar to a Gaim program! Except, it doesn't have all the extra options readily available like, change font size, colour, block, warn, remove, and so on. Gaim was originally written for Linux operating systems but now is compatible with Microsoft, Yahoo and other even older versions. AOL, creators of Aim, are not very happy and are actually trying to make a copyright issue out of it. I think Gaim will be fine considering it was around prior to Aim. Whatever the case, there are many to choose from and choose wisely and consider what you want to get out of it.

http://www.forbes.com/2002/07/16/0716tentech.html