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Instant messaging (IM) is a form of communication over the Internet, that offers quick transmission of text-based messages from sender to receiver.

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Android Whatsapp/Chat Examples

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 message-chat-system with "online"-status and "read the…
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Libpurple can't connect - purple_presence_is_online failed

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. But when I use the same code on Windows 7, link…
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Instant Messaging on Android with Google Cloud Messaging

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 message, from a server, but is it also possible to send…
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Create a link that will open Viber and WhatsApp and will send a message to me

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 a way! I suppose to use some URL scheme to do that,…
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How to make a basic instant messaging program in pure Java

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 over an arbitrary port, using TCP. The program must not…
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Web service providing notifications over multiple transports

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 push services, REST callbacks etc. I don't want to…
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best java jabber client library

What good/bad experiences do you have with java jabber libraries?
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How to use ejabberd in android?

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?
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How to create an IM bot with C#

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 instance I have a website for managing an rss feed. I…
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Using APNs in a messaging app

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 centralized server design, where clients uses…
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instant messenger implementation for rails?

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 implementations that are cross browser or any 1-1 proof of concept…
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Libraries to connect to Instant Messaging (IM) services like Yahoo , MSN, AIM through Java Program

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 to send messages to his friends Messages should be delivered…
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Replacement for IMService's notification center in Mavericks?

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 from the IMService's notification center. But this…
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Looking for library for Instant Messaging, like libpurple, but written in C#

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.
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Open Source XMPP server for IM

I would like to build Instant Messaging service for my company. I have got familiar with XMPP from this book. Now I would like to play with some open source existing XMPP servers and build Instant Messaging service. Can you recommend any open source…
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