| comp., MS |
thread (An instant message or text message conversation between two or more participants); conversation (A real-time communication session between two or more users. A session can involve IM, video, or audio); chat (A real-time conversation via computer using short instant messages between two or more participants. When a participant types a line of text and then presses the Enter key, that participant's words appear on the screens of the other participants, who can then respond in kind); discussion (A post, comments, and responses made within a conversation space, such as a message board, help board, community, newsgroup, or blog. These exchanges are usually publicly viewable. Participation may require credentials, such as a Windows Live ID) |
