It was one of the first companies to offer instant messaging in China.

But other than instant messaging, they spend little time online.

The students talk to one another in the virtual world with instant messaging.

Some people say that students may actually be writing more than ever before because of personal computers and instant messaging.

Sun isn't the only technology company to embrace instant messaging.

Within an hour, users meet up to 15 people using live video and instant messaging.

More important, instant messaging is changing the nature of human communication.

Either way, the nature of instant messaging could change drastically.

The service also allowed a form of instant messaging and online shopping.

In many cases, instant messaging includes added features which can make it even more popular.