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what are the basic needs to use instant messaging software

Answer 1

Instant messaging is a set of communication technologies used for text-based communication between two or more participants over the Internet or other types of networks. IM–chat happens in real-time.



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Answer 2

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Requirements for Instant Messaging

This section lists the requirements for installing Instant Messaging software. Before you install, ensure you have met the minimum hardware and operating system requirements. JRE 1.4 is supported by both server and client. In addition, check for any product patches before you install.

For the current list of required patches for Sun Java System Instant Messaging, go to the Patch Portal on SunSolve Online. As system patch requirements change and patches to Java Enterprise System components become available, updates will be made available on SunSolve, initially in the form of recommended patch clusters.

At the time of general release of Sun Java Communications Suite 5, the following Instant Messaging 7.2 upgrade patches are available:

Platform 

Patch Number (English) 

Patch Number (Localized Languages) 

Solaris, SPARC 

118786–26 

120841–02 

x86 

118787–26 

120841–02 

Linux 

118788–26 

120842–02 

In addition, the following Instant Messaging SDK 7.2 upgrade patches are available:

Platform 

Patch Number 

Solaris, SPARC 

118789–27 

x86 

118790–27 

Linux 

118791–27 

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