| A | B |
|---|
| Buddy List | contact list of usernames you like to instant message |
| Instant Messaging | The act of instantly communicating between two or more people over the internet |
| Status Message | message that appears automatically to others if they attempt to make contact |
| AIM | The most popular instant messaging service |
| PLATO | an early form of instant messaging |
| Avatar | Icon associated w/ an IM user |
| SPIM | type of spam where the target is instant messaging services |
| YAMIGO | service that allows instant messaging on moblie phones |
