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What is the best instant messaging chat software? Let's list their advantages and disadvantages.
The history of instant messaging
The history of IM software is not long, but it was immediately loved by netizens and swept the world. In the history of its development, Israelis have played an important role. In July, 1996, four young Israelis founded Singular Company, and in 10, they launched the world's first instant messaging software ICQ, 165438, which means "I'm looking for you"-"I'm looking for you" for short. Until now, ICQ has released version 2002a, which occupies a very important position in the global instant messaging market.
At present, the most popular instant messaging software in China is OICQ (QQ for short). A certain QQ network culture with good Chinese interface and continuously enhanced functions has been formed. Although Messenger debuted late, relying on Microsoft's strong background, its strength should not be underestimated. As a part of Windows XP, Messenger integrates many functions of the operating system, such as various forms of chat selection, multi-person single-window discussion and communication, and complete file and desktop * * * sharing functions. Its refreshing Chinese interface and registration method, coupled with powerful functions, have really attracted a lot of attention, and there are also many unique IM software.
The principle of instant messaging
We often hear the terms TCP/IP and UDP (User Datagram Protocol), which are two communication transmission protocols based on the underlying IP protocol. The former is a continuous and bidirectional file transfer protocol, which strictly guarantees the correctness of the data by dividing and packaging the transmitted data in the form of data stream and establishing a virtual circuit between two machines. The latter is a file transfer protocol in the form of datagram, which does not need to split the sequence of data arrival.
QQ uses UDP protocol to send and receive "messages". When OICQ is installed on your machine, you are actually both a server and a client. When you log in to OICQ, your OICQ is connected to Tencent's main server as a client. When you "see who is online", your OICQ once again reads the online user list from the QQ server as a client. When you chat with OICQ partner, if your connection with the other party is relatively stable, your chat with him is transmitted between computers in the form of UDP. If your connection with the other party is not very stable, the QQ server will "transfer" your chat content. Other instant messaging software works in a similar way.
1, the user first obtains the friend list from the QQ server to establish point-to-point contact;
2. Users (Client 1) and friends? Client2 sends information through UDP;
3. If direct point-to-point contact is not possible, it will be done through server transfer.
Nine applications of instant messaging
In addition to real-time chat and information exchange, many instant messaging software also integrates the functions of data exchange, voice chat, network conference and email. How many of the main application functions of instant messaging software introduced below have you used?
Text chat
Chat function is the most basic and important function of IM software. Basically, every IM software operates in the same way: if a user wants to chat with a contact, he can double-click the avatar of the contact in IM and type a short message in the pop-up dialog box to send it. The feature of QQ is that it can send messages to friends who are not online, and they can receive them the next time they go online. Although MSN does not have such a function, it can add a lot of interest to chat with all kinds of beautiful words.
Voice chat
If typing and chatting are not enough, QQ also provides real-time voice chat for "two people". First, you have to have a speaker, headphones and a microphone, and then you can send a request to your netizens to connect to the "two-person world". After the passage, the two sides can not only talk verbally, but also talk directly. In addition, QQ also has the function of voice transmission, which can transmit voice information. First, click on the avatar of an online friend with the left mouse button, and select the "Send Voice" command. Then a dialog box will pop up, and you can send it after recording.
Transfer file
IM software can transfer files from point to point, and sometimes it is much more convenient to use this function than to use email. Of course, this function can only be used when the other party is online. Right-click QQ's friend's avatar, select "Transfer File", select the file to be transferred, click Send, and wait for the other party to accept the request. In addition, ICQ's file transfer function also supports a function similar to breakpoint continuation, so there is no need to worry about sudden interruption during file transfer.
clock dial
In MSN Messenger, PC-PHONE dialing function is provided. In the main window of MSN Messenger software, you can click "Dial Phone" under the operation window "I Want" or right-click the name of the person you want to talk to, and click "Dial Phone" to open the dialing function. But before you make a phone call, you must register with a voice service provider. As MSN Messenger has not started this service in China, we can't use it yet.
Remote assistance
Remote assistance is a new concept introduced in Windows XP and a unique function of Windows Messenger. Remote assistance can help the searcher by sharing the control of the computer with the other party. Through it, the other party can easily control the searcher's desktop. Its functions are mainly embodied in application sharing, remote assistance, whiteboard sharing and seeking remote assistance. Because this function is very powerful, in the process of seeking assistance, the system will remind you many times and give you a choice. Please be careful when using this function to confirm whether the other party is reliable.
Video chat (with sb.)
If your internet speed is fast enough and you have a camera, you can completely replace Netmeeting with IM software. When chatting, you can not only talk, but also see the image, expression and friendliness of the other person, which will bring you a brand-new feeling. Windows Messenger supports the video chat function very well, and it is very simple to set up and use. Right-click "Start video conversation" among friends to complete the operation, which is very convenient.
Mail assistance
Instant messaging and e-mail are the two most commonly used tools on the Internet. Now many IM softwares combine them perfectly. In QQ, you can send an email directly to your friends without entering an email address. In addition, QQ has the function of checking new mail for your mailbox. Set your own e-mail in "System Parameters" and fill in the POP3 address. You can choose the regular check time, and QQ will automatically check whether any new mail has arrived. For MSN Messenger, its email function is more powerful. To use MSN Messenger, you must have an email account. Every time your MSN Messenger logs in successfully, a window will automatically pop up in the lower right corner, in which the email status will be written in the email account. If there is a new email in your mailbox during use, a prompt window will pop up immediately.
send a text message
At present, there are more and more combinations between IM and various mobile terminal devices. Using QQ to send short messages to a mobile phone requires enabling the mobile QQ service on the mobile phone. Click the icon of the other person's avatar, select the "SMS" command in the shortcut menu that opens, enter information in the dialog box that opens, and then click Send Complete. At this time, the other party's mobile phone can receive a message. The same is true for sending short messages to the BP machine, but the service desk of the other BP machine must be supported by QQ. The other party's mobile phone can reply when it receives your message. At this time, your QQ will pop up the "View SMS" window, which is very convenient.
Browse and consult
Some friends just use QQ to chat online, in fact, they can easily see the latest news every day with QQ. Click the "Infolink" button in the QQ panel. Look, Infolink has ordered twelve kinds of news information for you: news, IT technology, securities, sports, entertainment ... * * *. What kind of news do you want to watch? Just click the corresponding icon, and the "Infolink" interface will appear, automatically extracting the news headlines of the day. Through these headlines, you can quickly select the news you are interested in, and then call the browser to read it. In this way, you can read related content without leaving home, saving search time and improving browsing efficiency.
All kinds of instant messaging software can really be described as "shorter feet and longer inches"! ICQ has the most powerful function and the largest number of users in the world, but the setup is complicated and there is no Chinese version. MSN has the advantage of close integration with Windows system; QQ, with its strong local advantages, takes the lead in domestic instant messaging software. Let's compare!
Little Penguin and Giant Nova
1, send an instant message
This is the most basic function of instant messaging software. Judging from the length of messages sent: QQ can send up to 450 Chinese characters at a time, while MSN can only send up to 400 characters (200 Chinese characters); QQ and MSN, both Chinese interfaces, adopt completely different design ideas. From the interface, QQ adopts "dialogue mode" and "normal mode". There is only one way in MSN. For users who are used to QQ, they may send an unfinished sentence. Pressing "Ctrl+ ENTER" is just a line break. MSN undoubtedly has the upper hand in the control of sending character format. Not only does it support the setting of fonts, font sizes and text colors that ordinary netizens may not commonly use, but MSN can also automatically convert graphic symbols such as ":)" into graphics such as "smiling face" to express feelings and expressions. This function is really a great design.
2. Preservation and reproduction of records
This is the strength of QQ. You don't have to do anything, and the chat records with all netizens are kept intact. As long as you don't clean it up, you can completely reproduce the promise to MM when chatting with MM two years ago, and you are not afraid that MM will not recruit! Ha ha. And MSN is a congenital defect at this point. If you want to save it, just "copy" it slowly while chatting.
3. User registration and adding friends
Due to the sharp increase in the number of Tencent users, it is extremely difficult to apply for a new QQ user ID. Tencent turned to open this channel to mobile communication users. Although it has achieved success and breakthrough in the extension of functions, it has also "angered" the majority of netizens! At the same time, it is very convenient to add friends, which also makes our own QQ often receive a lot of inexplicable advertisements or spam and the "invasion" of some "unwelcome" netizens! And MSN's unique registration design, coupled with the grand launch of Hotmail and MSN.com two free mailboxes, makes our MSN very quiet!
4. Comparison of other functions
Both QQ and MSN have functions such as voice chat, file transfer, and starting NetMeeting for video chat. QQ is slightly inferior in voice quality and transmission speed, but there is little difference in overall functional design. But QQ's unique cartoon avatar's wonderful creativity is unmatched by any instant messaging software.
Moreover, Tencent has formed its own complete corporate culture, such as various QQ dolls, watches, T-shirts, backpacks, key chains and so on. Online sales, plus dozens of GEN stores across the country, and cooperation with mobile manufacturers are booming, which are the results of time accumulation. The new MSN should be incomparable. MSN, with its convenient mass messaging (click "Invite others to chat" under "I want ……") and strong financial and technical advantages, is fully capable of launching a new round of attacks on QQ.
Senators of Three Dynasties and Superstars and Novas
Comparing ICQ with MSN is really interesting. One is the "big brother" in the field of instant messaging, and the other is the "big MAC" in the software industry, a rising star in the field of instant messaging. From the functional point of view, MSN is obviously unable to compete with ICQ at present. However, the seamless integration of MSN and operating system is something that no one can be rude or contemptuous of.
1, grouping support
Both of them support friend grouping, and there are two modes, namely grouping mode and status mode. The grouping methods of the two softwares are almost the same, and they are all sorted by grouping, that is, the first category is grouping, and the lower half of each grouping is classified according to online and offline conditions. The difference is that ICQ has only one default group, while MSN provides four default groups: family, friends, colleagues and other contacts. The default group of ICQ can be renamed, but not deleted; "Other Contacts" in MSN default group can neither be renamed nor deleted, but the other three groups are allowed.
2. Mass messaging function
Both MSN and ICQ have the function of sending messages in groups. However, MSN can only be conducted by "inviting other contacts to join", with a maximum of four people (* * * five people). But the message sending function of ICQ is very powerful. In conversation mode, click "Multiple" to expand all your friends list. There is no limit to the number of people, online or not.
3. Comparison of other functions
Any free software will forcibly insert some advertising content during its use, and ICQ is no exception. For this, Microsoft with deep pockets has done a good job. Whether it is MSN bundled in Windows XP or downloaded for free online, there is almost no shadow of advertisements. In addition, even in the latest ICQ2002a, it seems that it still can't support functions such as webcam and video chat, which have almost become essential functions in the field of instant messaging. And ICQ's powerful function of finding friends allows you to easily find this friend as long as you remember even a little information about your friend, which is beyond the reach of any instant messaging software. The new version 2002a also adds the function of saving friends' information in the server, so that friends in any corner of the world can be contacted in time and conveniently.
Brief introduction of other products
There are many alternative (non-mainstream) products in the instant messaging field. Such as AOL Internet MSN, Yahoo! MSN (Yahoo! ), SinaPager, Sohu I'm looking for you, Netease "mouth to mouth", Nosticq, ticq, OMMO, V2 communicator, 8dCall and so on. Because their user base is relatively small, they are easily overlooked. But besides the basic functions of instant messaging, they all have their own characteristics. The following are some selected parts, listing their respective characteristics and functions for readers:
1, Yahoo MSN): Users can query information about stocks, news, sports standings, weather, tourism and other aspects online through it; You can also enjoy all kinds of personalized services on Yahoo's website, including consulting letters, efficiency manuals, obtaining stock quotations, online shopping, auction bidding, inquiring about classified advertisements, visiting clubs, playing games, chatting with friends, reading advertisements for friends and so on.
2. Netease "mouth-to-mouth": it can display the popularity (click rate) of various web pages. In this way, you can find the most popular web pages through the number of visits; You can fully display your image by setting your four states (my intention, my visibility, my expression and my state) in the lower right corner. You can know your homepage hits in real time. The method is: Click "Home Observatory" under the "Tools" menu to pop up the window for setting the home page URL. Enter the URL of your own website, and after setting it up, as long as you open Netease, the homepage observation station will automatically pop up. This window displays the number of users currently browsing the page (visible and invisible) and the number of messages on the page.
3, SinaPager (Sina Pager): online message function-if your friend is not online, you can easily leave a message for him in Chinese and English, and he can see your message using the browser; Floating bar design similar to translation software can effectively save screen space; Functions closely integrated with Sina website and Sina mailbox.
4.Northticq: custom news-when the news on the host side is updated, you can see the latest news on the scroll bar; Automatic popup SMS/message scrolling-messages can be scrolled in the scroll bar; Check jokes-pop up a joke on the screen from time to time to make people laugh; Timed alarm clock-you can specify a time to let the system automatically send the set information to your netizens or remind yourself what to do; Breakpoint continuation-almost all instant messaging software has the function of transferring files. Instant messaging software with "breakpoint continuous transmission" function is really rare, and TICQ is such a software.
5. Fantasy paging (DICO): mass mailing function; Rich plug-ins enable us to chat and entertain (as shown in Figure 6); Convenient and clear voice chat function-can penetrate the firewall to achieve the sound quality effect of the mobile phone; Personal network service-You can easily set your personal computer as an Internet server and let netizens browse your personal homepage on your hard disk.
6. Cool 8d network partner (8dCall): "Listener" can inform friends to go online or write letters with different sound effects; Real-time return of stock trading news-As long as you are a member of 8dCall, and as long as your order broker provides 8dCall stock trading return function, you can get the news of stock trading return in real time no matter how you trade stocks (telephone, counter, internet, etc.). ); Online free paging-You can send Chinese, English or numbers to your friends or partners' pagers for free by using 8dCall.
Nowadays, apart from searching and collecting information, the biggest function of surfing the Internet is probably communication, but it is impossible to make better use of this most popular way of communication without mastering some skills.
Gently exchange needed goods.
Judging from the usage, the tools used by most netizens are nothing more than QQ, ICQ, MSN Messenger and Yahoo!
Messenger, AOL instant messaging software (AIM) and IRC. But these softwares can't be connected with each other. If you have a friend who uses ICQ, a friend who uses MSN Messenger, and a friend who uses Yahoo Messenger … then you must install all these softwares! In fact, you only need to install QQ and Trillian 0.73 at most, and you can run freely in so many softwares.
Trillian's biggest advantage is the integration of the above five instant messaging products except QQ. It not only includes the functions of friends' online prompt, multiple connections of the same program, facial expressions, call records and leaving/invisibility, but also has a unified contact list, so that users can see the online status of friends of different communication software at the same time in one interface.
Start the software for the first time, immediately enter the setting screen, fill in your basic information, and then skip to the next step to select the user level. It is better to choose "Advanced" than "Standard". Only in this way can multiple connections be established in subsequent multi-functional use. Then set IRC, MSN Messenger, AIM, ICQ, Yahoo! Messenger settings. The networked machine will automatically search the friend list of all the above products, and can start the IRC chat interface at the same time.
To display the buddy list, right-click the system icon and select Show Contact List. Generally, online users are displayed at the top of the list and offline users are arranged at the bottom. Different icons in front of the user name correspond to different instant contact servers, as shown in figure 1. Is it very similar to ICQ?
Needless to say, Trillian has many advantages. When you are busy with four or five chat software, you should install Trillian. While saving a lot of hard disk space, memory and CPU resources, let your computer do more meaningful things.
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