Audio players (3) Browsers (4) Download managers (5) File sharing (5) FTP clients (2) HTML editors (2) Image viewers (4) Instant messaging (2) Office programs (1) Service Packs (6) Text editors (1) Video codecs (3) Video players (3)

Instant messaging programs enable real-time direct text-based communication between two or more people using personal computers or other devices, along with shared software clients. The user's text is conveyed over a network, such as the Internet. More advanced instant messaging software clients also allow enhanced modes of communication, such as live voice or video calling.