Communication software
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Communication software is used to provide remote access to systems and exchange files and messages in text, audio and/or video formats between different computers or
Stored Program Control exchange
.
History
dialup lines, requiring ways to send binary files over communication systems that were primarily intended for plain text; programs implementing special transfer modes were implemented using various de facto standards, most notably Kermit.[1]
Chat
In 1985 the first decentralized chat system was created called
Internet Relay Chat followed. CU-SeeMe was the first chat system to be equipped with a video camera. Instant messaging featuring a buddy list and the notion of online presence was introduced by ICQ in 1996. In the days of the Internet boom, web chats
were very popular, too.
Chatting is a
Bitnet Relay Chat, 2D – supporting graphic smilies; and 3D the conversation in which takes place in 2D graphic surrounding.[2]
References
- ^ Van Vleck, Tom (February 1, 2001). "The History of Electronic Mail". Describes the history of electronic mail and instant messaging. Retrieved November 9, 2009.
- ^ Jonsson, Ewa (March 4, 1998). "Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Discourse". A document discussing internet "chat" and the history of IRC. Retrieved November 9, 2009.