Daniel Vargas Instant messaging is becoming more and more popular. Very soon, you will see it applied to cell phones, among other devices. Instant messaging is a technology that allows you to instantly receive and send messages, attach files and other data, through the Internet.
Messages arrive instantly because both parties are connected constantly to the network.
You can only communicate among others that are using the IM service simultaneously. With IM you can choose among a great number of growing IM services, and best of all, they re free. AOL Instant Messenger is above the rest regarding users, with more than 90 million, including all AOL members and the AIM users. If you combine AIM with ICQ also owned by AOL, but non-compatible with AIM the total would be 115 million. AOL easily controls the market.