Communication Tools

Software that allows users to connect, one-to-one or one-to-many, via the Web.

Resources in this category:

Digsby
http://www.digsby.com/

Digsby is a "free, multiprotocol instant messaging client" for windows. Because it aggregates all your IM clients in one spot, you can chat with friends who are on Yahoo, GoogleTalk, AIM, MSN, and many others.

DimDim
http://www.dimdim.com/

DimDim is an open source, web-based software for web conferencing. Users can share desktops, show slides, collaborate, chat, talk and broadcast via webcam all in real time.

Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/

Facebook is one of the largest social networking sites in the world. Create a profile, find and connect with other friends through their profiles.

identica
http://identi.ca/

Identi.ca is a microblogging service. You can join groups or just share information. Users can share "dents" (similar to Twitter's "tweets") up to 140 characters.

Inumbr
http://www.inumbr.com/

Have you ever given out your phone number to someone and you wish you hadn’t? With this service you can create a temporary number but still use your own phone. You won't have to worry about placing your private phone number on Craiglist again.

meebo.com
http://www.meebo.com/

Allows access to, "instant messaging from absolutely anywhere." Chat with friends using AIM, Yahoo!, MSN, Google Talk, ICQ and Jabber for free, no installs or downloads required.

MobileCrunch
http://www.mobilecrunch.com/

"MobileCrunch is a blog covering the hardware, software, and services of the mobile industry."

Plurk
http://www.plurk.com/

Plurk is a social networking and micro-blogging site, much like Twitter.

Tinychat
http://tinychat.com/

Tinychat offers a quick and easy link to create a chat room or video or audio conference. Create a name for your chat room, get a link and off you go!

Twitter
http://twitter.com/

"Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?"

Yammer
https://www.yammer.com/

Yammer is a productivity tool. A basic account is free and includes package of microblogging, file sharing, group creation, SMS integration, mailing list integration, and desktop/iPhone/Blackberry integration.