Everyone around used to use IM. On my site I need to put a link that will open given instant messaging application (both on PC and on mobile) and open a send message to my number - and I can't find...

Does asterisk support instant messages? I have tried to configure asterisk for IM (from this example), but when I'm trying to send IM to another sip account asterisk returns warning: WARNING[20128...

The format shown in the help of gitter.im is , which solves the problem of including images from external websites, but not how to send images that are not already on a website...

Reinstating this question with a bounty! I need an example that stays online, like a real instant messenger! It needs to always be ready to receive or send a message to an arbitrary address o...

I am looking for information abou URI schemes for most used IM/chat networks and phone. Looking for URI for phone number tel: - already solved, RFC 3966 yahoo ymsgr:addfriend?yourid skype msn XMPP...

I am writing myself a small jabber client. I have used code from Libpurple.com and on Linux (Mint) everything works fine. With libraries linked program compiles with no errors and receives messages...

I need to develop an instant messaging application which incorporates the features like file transfer and content sharing (photos, videos) and enriched with all rich communication services like voi...

I'm looking into building an IM-type application for iPhone using Objective-C. I'd be interested to see any information/advice on how applications like Skype/AIM/MSN work, as well as any technologi...

I want to enable event notifications for my customers. There are many possible ways to send notifications: emails, sms, XMPP/other IM, pre-recorded voice messages over SIP, phone-specific message p...

I would like to monitor the status of one or my buddies in Messages.app. So far I have been using IMService without any problems by registering for IMPersonStatusChangedNotification notifications ...

I was just looking at the new Google Cloud Messaging (GCM) and I was wondering if it is possible to use GCM for Instant Messaging on your Android application? I saw you can send data, like a messa...

Does anybody have an example or a tutorial for a Android application like WhatsApp? I want to understand how WhatsApp works and how it is programmed. I want to see an example that uses a mes...

I have searched for some time investigating several technologies to build an simple instant messaging system for a ruby on rails app. It seems very complicated as I haven't found any implementation...

I want to use jabberd in android app. I have installed ejabberd server but ejabberd client is not working. Which one is the best ejabberd client?

I'm working on a messaging app (something like WhatsApp) and I have a dilemma about implementing it's main functionality - sending message from client1 to client2. The thing is I'm using a central...

I recently discovered, through Ubuntu's empathy im client, that exists a protocol that enables the user to talk with anyone on his actual local network. It seems empathy calls this service "People ...

I am looking for some library that will help me connect to IM networks through a Java program. My requirement is as follows: User should be able to login, retrieve friend list, and able t...

I am working on a private messasing functionality for my site, is there a way to get push notifications from the server, that the user has received a new message? the only technique I know is to c...

We have a website which provides time-critical updates on changes in the value of FOO, and want to deliver notifications of new data via various IM protocols. For reasons best known to themselves ...

We're looking at add a new feature to our site which would allow users who want to receive updates about their profile to get them sent directly to their Instant Messaging account (e.g. Yahoo...

I've worked with folks who are chatting online with their peers, constantly batting around ideas. I've also worked with folks who adamantly refuse and think it's a waste of time. Are online live c...

Two clients Alice and Bob use a server to login and exchange messages through the server. On login, they both send their public keys to be stored on the server. When Alice wants to speak to Bob, sh...

Is there an easy way to create an IM bot on multiple im networks (aim, gtalk, yim, etc) that can accept and interpet specific commands sent to it to perform a server related task? Lets say for ins...

I'm looking for an Instant Messaging library that at minimum supports YM, MSN protocol - preferably free but if it's worth to pay, why not.

I am using VSTS 2008 + ASP.Net + Forms Authentication + .Net 3.5 + IIS 7.0 + C# to develop a Web Application. I want to add web based instant messenging feature to my web application (using Forms a...