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Instant Messaging (IM)
a type of communications service that enables you to create a kind of private chat room with another individual in order to communicate in real time over the Internet, analogous to a telephone conversation but using text-based, not voice-based, communication.
Instant Messenger
a program that allows users to send and receive short messages instantly at their remote computers.
Use Instant Messaging (IM) properly
Use Instant Messaging (IM) properly
1. First and foremost, always be cognizant about when and where is the most appropriate time to IM. 2. Start by always asking if the person you are IMing is available and if it is a good time to chat.
3. Practice communicating briefly and succinctly. Clarity is a skill that needs to be worked on in email in general let alone when it comes to the short messages generally used with IM.
4.Use IM for casual topics or informational briefs. Serious topics are not for IM. Can you believe I received a condolence IM when my father passed away?
5. Just as in the previous courtesies, IMing is not an excuse to forget your grade school education.
6. If you are not a smooth multi-tasker, do not continue multiple IM sessions and leave folks hanging while you communicate with others.
7. Learn how to use the features of your IM program. Specifically your "busy" and "away" message features.
8. Never IM under an alias to take a peek at friends' or associates' activities. Now that is rude!
9. Take into consideration who you are communicating with to determine the acronyms and emoticons that should be used.
10. Word of Caution: As with email, IMs can be saved and sent to others. Once you send it - it is gone. If you are upset, sign off until you cool off! Don't type what you would not want to be passed around.
11. A Word to Business Folks: Be professional even though IM is by nature a more casual environment, keep in mind the quality of your messages will reflect on your perceived credibility and tech savvy.
What is a computer virus? - - is a software program that is designed to replicate itself by copying itself into the other programs stored in a computer.
How to Protect Yourself?
1. Don't open email from strangers or attachments you weren't expecting²especially attachments with .exe extensions.
2. Back up important files on floppy disks, Zip drives, or other storage devices on a regular basis, so that they can easily be replaced if a virus wipes out your hard drive.
3. Install the newest antivirus software on your computer, such as Norton Anti-Virus 2000 or McAfee Virus Scan for Windows, or Virex for Macs.
4. Check your software vendor's website regularly for updates that will protect against new viruses and worms.
Reference:
Computers and the Net Manual (Genetic Computer Institute)
a type of communications service that enables you to create a kind of private chat room with another individual in order to communicate in real time over the Internet, analogous to a telephone conversation but using text-based, not voice-based, communication.
Instant Messenger
a program that allows users to send and receive short messages instantly at their remote computers.
Use Instant Messaging (IM) properly
Use Instant Messaging (IM) properly
1. First and foremost, always be cognizant about when and where is the most appropriate time to IM. 2. Start by always asking if the person you are IMing is available and if it is a good time to chat.
3. Practice communicating briefly and succinctly. Clarity is a skill that needs to be worked on in email in general let alone when it comes to the short messages generally used with IM.
4.Use IM for casual topics or informational briefs. Serious topics are not for IM. Can you believe I received a condolence IM when my father passed away?
5. Just as in the previous courtesies, IMing is not an excuse to forget your grade school education.
6. If you are not a smooth multi-tasker, do not continue multiple IM sessions and leave folks hanging while you communicate with others.
7. Learn how to use the features of your IM program. Specifically your "busy" and "away" message features.
8. Never IM under an alias to take a peek at friends' or associates' activities. Now that is rude!
9. Take into consideration who you are communicating with to determine the acronyms and emoticons that should be used.
10. Word of Caution: As with email, IMs can be saved and sent to others. Once you send it - it is gone. If you are upset, sign off until you cool off! Don't type what you would not want to be passed around.
11. A Word to Business Folks: Be professional even though IM is by nature a more casual environment, keep in mind the quality of your messages will reflect on your perceived credibility and tech savvy.
What is a computer virus? - - is a software program that is designed to replicate itself by copying itself into the other programs stored in a computer.
How to Protect Yourself?
1. Don't open email from strangers or attachments you weren't expecting²especially attachments with .exe extensions.
2. Back up important files on floppy disks, Zip drives, or other storage devices on a regular basis, so that they can easily be replaced if a virus wipes out your hard drive.
3. Install the newest antivirus software on your computer, such as Norton Anti-Virus 2000 or McAfee Virus Scan for Windows, or Virex for Macs.
4. Check your software vendor's website regularly for updates that will protect against new viruses and worms.
Reference:
Computers and the Net Manual (Genetic Computer Institute)
