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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