IM and VoIP

Instant messaging involves sending/receiving messages, resulting in a real-time conversation.

Instant Messaging providers:

 

      ·Yahoo

      · MSN

      · GTal
      
       · Skype

 · AOL

VoIP is similar to IM in the sense that you can use it to communicate, but it is not building a conversation, it's sending sounds. You will need a headset/speakers and a microphone.

VoIP Providers:

· Skype

· Voipbuster

· LiquidIT