Beyond Chat: Latest Instant Messengers Show Video, Share Files

The most recent IM programs let you hold video e-meetings, send files, share documents, and search the Web.

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Instant message with your pals, with no worries about which service they use.

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Keep track of your Internet pals to send them instant messages and free PC-to-PC calls.

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Encrypt your video e-meetings, and share documents with up to 25 co-workers.

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Communicate at the speed of human perception with this videoconferencing service.

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Enhance your surfing with this all-in-one messaging, browsing, and search tool.

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Chat, send files, and surf the Web with your friends.

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