So what is Instant Messaging? Imaging being able to instantly have your email appear as soon as it is sent. Imagine carring on a conversation with serveral friends almost instantly no matter if they are across the street, across town or across the country.

With so much instant messaging being done on the Internet we wanted to be sure they can continue to use the instant messaging software they love, upgrade or download a universal solution. No matter if you are a seasoned vet of instant messaging or a nubie we wanted to provide them with a selection that will match their needs and be compatible with what their friends are using. Below are some common links to add this feature to your Internet experience including AOL's Instant Messaging software. Please note that if you are already using this software you continue to us it every time you sign on.

• Trillian Instant Messaging (http://www.trillian.cc) This is the one that MyOAN! entire staff uses and recommends since it does the work of all the ones below and more. Imagine only having one place where you can take to all your friends no matter what service they are on. The best part is it's FREE! Check it out. Also be sure and download our free MyOAN! buddy icons to use.
• AOL Instant Messenger can be downloaded from the following sites:
  http://home.netscape.com/aim/index.html?cp=hophb4
  http://www.aim.com/index.adp?promo=208887&aolperm=h
• ICQ can be downloaded from the following site:
  http://web.icq.com/welcome/?itag=135894
• Yahoo Messenger can be downloaded from the following site:
  http://messenger.yahoo.com/
• MSN Messenger
  http://messenger.msn.com/default.asp?client=1