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I think with the advent of texting, IMing isn't as big as it used to be, however, I think it's still a big use in a corporate structure.
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Guide to IM

With the advent of cell and smartphones, texting became all the rage; however, before there was texting, there was the instant message, or IM.Guide to IM Although not as popular as before, instant messaging is still used as a way for people to connect and communicate with others when they can't be in the same place with others. While mostly used for quick communicates across the ocean, many businesses and companies still use IM in order to get in contact with their co-workers down the hall.

Here, we'll look at the history of the IM, where it came from, how it works, who's really using it, and what the future holds.

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