itis 1210 introduction to web-based information systems chapter 14 how internet chat and im work
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ITIS 1210ITIS 1210Introduction to Web-Based Introduction to Web-Based
Information SystemsInformation Systems
Chapter 14Chapter 14How Internet Chat and IM WorkHow Internet Chat and IM Work
IntroductionIntroduction
Advantages of the Internet includeAdvantages of the Internet include Live participation via computerLive participation via computer Multiple participants online at onceMultiple participants online at once
IRC – Internet Relay ChatIRC – Internet Relay Chat Multi-user chat systemMulti-user chat system Many topics (Many topics (channelschannels) available worldwide) available worldwide
Some servers host a few channels, some manySome servers host a few channels, some many Joining a channel enables you to post Joining a channel enables you to post
messages and see other’s messagesmessages and see other’s messages ““Side” (private) conversations possible tooSide” (private) conversations possible too
IRC in UseIRC in Use
1991 Gulf War1991 Gulf War
LA earthquakeLA earthquake
Russian coupRussian coup
Instant MessagingInstant Messaging
Typically private one-on-one conversationTypically private one-on-one conversation User identifies “buddies”User identifies “buddies”
Individuals to communicate withIndividuals to communicate with
Chat RoomsChat Rooms
Virtual gathering placeVirtual gathering place Multiple participantsMultiple participants Real-time interactionReal-time interaction