Instant messaging (IM) is a form of communication over the Internet, that offers quick transmission of text-based messages from sender to receiver.
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Instant Message Framework example
Can someone show an example on how to log in to AIM, then send and receive messages using the IMframework?
Thanks!

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Creating an Instante Messenger using XMPP and C#.NET
I've been trying to create an Instant Messaging application in my ASP.NET site using C#. I came to know about XMPP which is a protocol used for instant messaging by GChat. I was wondering how to implement it in my ASP.NET application. Any insights…

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How messengers (IM) works (listening)?
My task is to write a Messenger program for both internal and external staffs, I actually made it. However, I thing this is really not a good approach by using the client software keep "check-mesg" from server. So I think I am just simulating the IM…

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XMPP roster status, custom roster and messaging between unknown users
I am quite new to XMPP and recently decided to try to make an IM on mobile platform. Regarding XMPP I have several problems which I seems unable to find answer after recent's readings (I am thinking of using ejabberd or Tigase as server, so the…

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How to create a new group for chat using xmppframework?
Hi I'm developing a chat application in IOS and completed one to one chat, after searching a lot about groupChat, unable to got how to create a normal group in xmppframework.
What I already tried here is a link
iOS XMPP group chat…

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Threads not running simultaneously. (Python)
In Python using the threading module, my program will not run the 2 threads I created simultaneously. I am trying to create an instant message program using P2P, and I don't know if the problem is to do with the socket module or I am doing something…

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Any good team-chat websites?
Are there any good team-chat websites, preferably in Python, ideally with CherryPy or Trac?
This is similar to https://stackoverflow.com/questions/46612/whats-a-good-freeware-collaborative-ie-multiuser-instant-messenger#46660, but a few primary…

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Using Whatsapp url scheme on Android
I'm trying to use WhatsApp url scheme in a web application. I am using the WhatsApp documentation for url scheme for iOS, as detailed here: http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/iphone/23559013
When clicking on the following url:
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What is the best "Chat Now" component available for integration with my website?
I'm looking for a "Chat Now" component to add to my website. I am using Drupal (running on a Windows server) if it matters.
I'm looking for something that the client initiates (I do not want to hound a client looking at my site). I want there to be…

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Create an XMPP/Jabber server in C# using only the libraries/services available in .NET
How can I make a customised XMPP/Jabber server in C# using only the libraries/services in .NET?
Is it possible? I've been searching the Internet for the last hour looking for an answer and all I can see is 'agsXMPP'.

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How would you make an instant messenger program for a websites userbase?
I have a social network site similar in design to a myspace/facebook type community, I am using php/mysql on a LAMP setup.
I have always wanted to possibly have my own instant messenger that would go on a user's PC similar to AIM that would work…

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How to design application messaging service from one user to many users in game
I'm making an application for Android that allows me to send a set of geolocation points from one user to a group of users playing a game together, but I don't really know where to start on sending the messages.
I had one idea that involved sending…

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Instant Messenger, basic project in Java
I'm currently working on trying to create a very basic bare bones instant messenger with Java.
I'm at a bit of a loss where to begin, was wondering if anyone here could reccommend a starting point? What I should read? What would be the easiest way…

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iPhone instant message app tutorial
I'm wondering if anyone knows of a place where I can get a tutorial on building a simple IM-style chat app between two iphones? Hopefully involving push notifications, though that's not as necessary.
Thanks!

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Can I take advantage of Apple's push notification servers for an instant messaging app?
I am trying to create an instant messaging app for iOS devices. Is it possible to send the messages through the same Apple server as push notifications. Also, I was told jabber was a possibility as well. Does anyone know anything about either of…

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