Resources: Suggested Reading and New IM Trends
From learning new ways to use your instant messenger to reading about IM statistics, research and articles of interest, this collection of resources is a perfect spot for any IM aficionado.
Get McCain, Obama on Your IM
Voice your choice for president of the United States with these instant messenger icons.
Voice your choice for president of the United States with these instant messenger icons.
Instant Messages Become Hot Open Records Item
With a number of high-profile cases, analysts said instant messages and electronic communications are becoming the most sought records under state records request laws.
With a number of high-profile cases, analysts said instant messages and electronic communications are becoming the most sought records under state records request laws.
Is IM Destroying the English Language?
Two academics debate whether instant messaging lingo, also known as netspeak, is destroying the English language.
Two academics debate whether instant messaging lingo, also known as netspeak, is destroying the English language.
Language Students Benefit from IM Collaboration
Linguistics professor Susana M. Sotillo says instant messaging is a great collaborative tool for learning a foreign language with a native-speaking tutor present.
Linguistics professor Susana M. Sotillo says instant messaging is a great collaborative tool for learning a foreign language with a native-speaking tutor present.
Recent IM Habits Released in AP-AOL Survey
After more than a decade as a communication medium, the instant messaging industry is facing a second-generation surge of patronage spurred by increased cell phone and social networking usage, a new survey reveals.
After more than a decade as a communication medium, the instant messaging industry is facing a second-generation surge of patronage spurred by increased cell phone and social networking usage, a new survey reveals.
Becoming a Celebrated IM Developer
Want to become an instant messenger developer? dotSyntax, About.com's 2008 Developers of the Year, discuss their Digsby client and where beginners should start in building their own IM.
Want to become an instant messenger developer? dotSyntax, About.com's 2008 Developers of the Year, discuss their Digsby client and where beginners should start in building their own IM.
Inviting Friends Out with Your IM
Whether you are throwing an impromptu party or a well-planned fiesta, sending IMs is a great way to invite people to your next get-together.
Whether you are throwing an impromptu party or a well-planned fiesta, sending IMs is a great way to invite people to your next get-together.
How Americans Use Instant Messaging
In this 2004 Pew Internet & American Life survey, respondents reveal their attitudes and behaviors surrounding instant messaging use.
In this 2004 Pew Internet & American Life survey, respondents reveal their attitudes and behaviors surrounding instant messaging use.
Fastest Growing IM Destinations
In July 2007, Nielsen Netratings released the year's fastest growing instant messaging destinations on the Internet.
In July 2007, Nielsen Netratings released the year's fastest growing instant messaging destinations on the Internet.
International IM Usage Statistics
In this surprising 2006 Comscore study, Europeans were found to share the world's largest base of IM users over any other continental region in the world.
In this surprising 2006 Comscore study, Europeans were found to share the world's largest base of IM users over any other continental region in the world.
Teens & Technology
It might not come as much as a surprise to some that researchers with Pew Internet & American Life Project found teens are the driving market behind the Internet. This 2005 study includes statistics on Instant Messaging use.
It might not come as much as a surprise to some that researchers with Pew Internet & American Life Project found teens are the driving market behind the Internet. This 2005 study includes statistics on Instant Messaging use.