There are several
different kinds of Chat. All are meant to serve as a way to instantly type
(talk) with others using the same chat program or service.
Types of Chat Programs,
Sevices, and other forms of communication over the Internet
Instant
Message Programs: Instant Message Programs refers to software that
is installed on your computer allowing you to chat with others using the
same program.
When Instant
Message Programs are the preferred Chat Type choice
If you want
to chat with specific people or have the ability to know when specific
people are online.
If you want
to let specific people know when you are online.
If you want
to chat with and share files with specific people.
Internet
Relay Chat (IRC):Want
to chat to people in RealTime from all over the world? IRC (Internet Relay
Chat) takes place on the Internet through IRC Servers.
When Internet
Relay Chat (IRC) the preferred Chat Type choice
If you want
to chat with random people from around the world
(note: you
can also log on to different IRC servers around the world to chat with
people from specific regions)
If you want
to enter themed chat channels
If you want
to chat with large groups of people
Java Chat Example
Enter
Java Chat
