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What Is Yahoo Messenger?

Thursday, March 19, 2009
Related Tags: messenger | yahoo | members | mobile | instant
 

Instructions

Identification

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    Yahoo! Messenger is an application that allows members to exchange instant messages with other members. It also has features that allow members to transfer files, conduct voice or online chats and use web cams and avatars.

Function

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    Yahoo! Messenger is not limited to computers. Mobile phone users can send and receive information via Yahoo! Messenger on almost any mobile device.

Cost

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    Anyone can sign up for a Yahoo! Messenger account for free using a Yahoo ID. However, some features, such as PC-to-PC calls, require members to pay a sign-up fee as well as additional charges.

Systems

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    Yahoo! Messenger is available to download only for Windows and Mac OS operating systems. However, web and mobile versions also exist.

History

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    Yahoo! Messenger began on March 9, 1998, under the name "Yahoo! Pager." The name was changed to Yahoo! Messenger on October 24, 2006.

Warning

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    Networks such as Yahoo! Messenger, Windows Live Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger can be used to transmit malware such as viruses, spyware, trojan horses and worms.

Resources


What Is Yahoo Messenger? Provided by eHow.com
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