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  • MSN bust opens door for IM rivals

    Even though Microsoft has claimed victory in restoring its MSN Messenger service, some problems linger--including the opportunity the outage provided for the company's competitors.

  • IM evolves as hunter-gatherer

    Instant messaging is poised to become an instant information tool. A start-up has created a way to use instant messaging for information retrieval. aging

  • IM matures: five trends to track

    As IM takes its place in the enterprise, ZDNet uncovers how it will need to evolve to meet unique corporate needs.

  • Australian company gives IM a face

    It’s become one of the Internet’s most-used tools, and now Instant Messenger has been given a face thanks to Impersona, innovative new client software developed by Melbourne-based Blaze International.

  • Make IM work for your company

    It is entirely possible to make instant messaging a valuable productivity tool, but like email, the key is procedures which will keep your staff out of hot water.

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  • Bigger phishes ready to spawn

    special report Phishing attacks may have slowed, but their sophistication is increasing at a rapid pace.

  • Does IM stand for insecure messaging?

    Malicious attacks now come cloaked in messages that appear to have been sent by a known instant messaging contact -- even more reason to be wary.

  • Analysis: Enterprise IM a tough sell

    Converting free consumer products into paid services tailored to a business clientele can be harder than it looks.

  • What the Google-AOL deal means for users

    Google promises purity in its interface and results, but expect more ads, video links and AIM chat.

  • Yahoo tries to out-Google Google

    Yahoo continues to struggle behind Google in the US but in Australia, it's a slightly different story -- NineMSN, the partnership between Kerry Packer's PBL and Microsoft, remains a major stumbling block for the online giant.

Reviews (27)

  • ICQ 4.1

    ICQ, along with Yahoo Messenger, offers the most options for customisation and everyday use at home or in the office.

  • AOL admits failure of Winamp revamp

    AOL has launched a "classic" version of its Winamp media player, after devotees rejected its most recent iteration.

  • 7th time lucky?

    There's something magical about the number seven--take, for example, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Will Netscape 7.0 benefit from that number's lucky reputation?

  • iKena Instant Messenger

    What happens when you combine instant messaging and browsing? You get iKena.

  • Trend Micro Antivirus plus Antispyware 2008

    Trend Micro Antivirus plus Antispyware 2008 offers a variety of features designed for the home and small office.

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