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Single-Protocol IM Clients

By Brandon De Hoyos, About.com

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Comparing the Most Popular IM Clients

While most single-protocol IM clients allow users to perform the most basic task of sending IMs, each one is a little bit different from the next.

From features like voice and webcam chat to IM to phone integration, finding the right IM can be difficult without comparing them beforehand.

This guide is designed to help introduce and familiarize new users with the most current IM client releases; herein readers can help choose a single-protocol IM, learn what is new with their favorite IMclient or compare programs side-by-side.

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