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    If two computer users are online they can send real-time messages to each
    other. The speed of delivery is fast enough to be able to hold a 'conversation'
    by typing text.
     A commonly used service is Windows (MSN) Messenger.  | 
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| Conversations can be held between any number of people who
      are online to the Internet. It is particularly useful for those with
      broadband connections who remain online all the time.
       
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| Chat rooms are
        websites where people can hold online real-time conversations. These
        sites are divided up into 'rooms' so
        people can find each other more easily.
         
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       WARNING! - People in chatrooms may not be who they say they are!  | 
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