What do you mean by instant messaging ?
Instant Messaging (IM) is a form of communication over the internet that offers an instantaneous transmission of text-based messages from sender to receiver. Most IM software includes the option to transfer files, audio chat, video chat, video conferencing transfer images etc.
Key features of IM ?
Key Features of IM are :- 1) Text message can be sent from one person to another(similar to SMS) 2) Audio calling and conferencing 3) Video calling and conferencing 4) File Transfers 5) Message History (Save messages for future reference)
Different type of IM softwares ?
There are two kinds of IM Software:-
1) Application Based:- These software are downloaded and installed on user’s computer. Eg. Google Talk , Yahoo! Messenger , Skype ,zoom, whatsapp, hangouts, line, MS teams, Google Meet, Telegram, GoSMS Pro, Messenger , Rediff Bol etc.
2) Web Based:- They are accessed using browsers such as Internet Explorer etc. Eg. MSN Web Messenger , Yahoo! Messenger for the Web , Meebo , IMO etc.
Q For utilizing audio and video chat or conferencing, you need to have…..
microphones and headsets or speakers and web cameras so that users can talk or see each other.
What is Google Talk ?
Google Talk is an instant messaging service that provides both text and voice communication developed by Google Inc.
Google Talk can also be used for making video calls and to view updates from the GMAIL mailbox.
Google Talk is free and is available as application based (users need to download and install Google Talk application to their desktops, mobiles or laptops) and web based (users can use Google Talk through a browser after signing into their Gmail account).
Before you start using Google Talk, a Gmail account is required.