One can talk to others thru on-line message boards, e-mail and instant messenger services. ... Although I haven't participated in any chat groups or instant messenger services, my other half, Dave, participates in them on a regular basis. ... On-line communication thru chat, e-mail or instant messenger services gives you the advantage of being able to meet with many people from all over the world. ...

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This document will focus on the 5 main services which constitute the internet. ... ELECTRONIC MAIL E-mail is an easy way to send instant messages over the internet. Many companies offer free e-mail services such as Hotmail and Lycos. ... Professional users use this service mostly to discuss their work, e.g. a company chat room. ... MSN Messenger is currently the market leader although there are many other types to choose from. ...

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Australians are increasingly using the internet for applications such as email, instant messenger and chat, user-generated content services and voice over internet protocol and video applications. While adoption of these services is being driven by younger Australians they are increasingly being used by all age groups. ... ACMA has an interest in how the internet is increasingly underpinning emerging business models, the types of internet-based services made available to Australians and the take-up of these services. ... This report also provides additional details on the use of internet whic...

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