Communication

Communications software allows users to send data and receive data from other computer. Communication programs provide micro computer features the most powerful, namely keterhubungan (connectivity).
Among the basic communication requirements are:
1. Achieving information utilities such as CompuServe or The Source.
2. Connecting computers to electronic mail services.
3. Achieving board computer and / or allow remote access to a personal computer by other computers.
4. Changing the files between the PC (Personal Computer) and other computers.
5. Changing to a PC terminal for connection directly to mainframe computers distance. Emulasi process is a device, say a PC used as a terminal.

Example Communication Software:

E-Mail:

- Microsoft Outlook Express
To send and receive e-mail. Came free with Internet Explorer. It is also used to read newsgroups.

- Eudora Pro
To send an e-mail format. It can also be encrypted message by e-mail e-mail so that it can not be read by others without permission.

Instant Messenger:

- ICQ
ICQ is an instant messenger program that is very clever. This program can easily find your opponent speak on the Internet (other ICQ users) and show you what their position in the online / no. If they're not online, then you can still write a short message to those who will be presented by the ICQ server to them when they carry out their ICQ. ICQ can also be configured as such, until someone needs permission (authorization) before they can enter you in their Contact List. You can also memprotect profile with your ICQ password, so when other people use your PC, they will need to enter your password before using the ICQ.

- Yahoo Messenger
It is produced by Yahoo! Its main use is similar to other Instant Messenger, you need to register with Yahoo!.
- MSN Messenger
It was released by Microsoft. Its use is the same, you need to register with Microsoft (Microsoft Passport).

IRC:

- MIRC


IRC (Internet Relay Chat) is a virtual meeting place where people from all corners of the world can meet and chat with the good (type). As a user you are using mIRC; a small software which is connected to one Web server in the IRC (IRC network). All are connections between the server and exchange khabar (news) from one user to a Web user in the IRC (IRC network). You can join discussion groups (group discussions) in one of the thousands of IRC channel (IRC channels), in one of the hundreds of Web IRC (IRC network), or simply chat privately with family or friends, around the world . You will find perbagai various human interests, ideas, and issues in the IRC. Example software IRC is mIRC.

Fax:

- Win Fax Pro
WinFax can make your computer as a fax machine, it can send and receive fax. By using WinFax, you can mengfax your document to any fax number in the world, and wherever. WinFax easy to use, it is almost similar to the traditional fax machine. It also has a list of fax numbers to facilitate you.


- EFax
eFax is used to send a fax using the Internet.


Others:

- PcAnywhere32
Distance communications software provides facilities for users to contact the PC at the office even though it was outside the office, including staying at home. Latest version offers unique features such as remote access through functions only one click to various users, `Live Up date 'parallel efforts to increase through the Internet and encryption services expanded to provide consumers speed and easy solution for 32-bit Windows environment.
PcAnywhere32 software is the first remote access product that offers full access to data, applications and users. With one click, users can now meet with colleagues, transfer files and access what is required from your computer to be used from a distance.
New features in this software include expanding support Windows NT4.0 with additional security features and technology conference `Host Multi-Connect 'ysng new. Solution ideal for conferences with the various locations with multiple users are able to accommodate up to 256 users simultaneously parallel to witness the presentation or demonstration. This software also supports almost all platforms, operating systems (OS) include Windows 95/NT, Windows 3.1x and DOS Intel-based computers. PcAnywhere32 version 8.0 integrates security features into the caller's NT User Manager.

Common Characteristics

Characteristics in common that have the ICQ and Yahoo Messenger:
- Friend Alert
'Friend Alert' will be told whether or not your friend online. If your friend online, you can communicate with directly, if not, your message will be saved to the server.

- E-mail
Both these software have internal e-mail architecture, which uses Yahoo Mail Yahoo Messenger, ICQ, while using ICQ mail.

- Exchange of Information
Both the software allows the user to leave and receive messages, and exchange (send and receive) files between one another.

And lack of merit of Common Software

Lack ICQ:
- Requires a lot of RAM
- Taking a relatively large storage space
- Does not have the ability to make tele conference (videoconferencing)
- Can be used together (interoperable) AOL Instant Messenger.
- Somewhat difficult to use their new-berjinak tame with Instant Messenger.
- There are many ads (banners).
Advantages ICQ:
- Function 'file-sharing' stable.
- List of partners can be accessed from the website.
- Has the ability to ski to a mobile phone
Lack Yahoo Messenger:
- A less attractive appearance.
- Voice Communication for tele conference hanyak can be performed by 'half-duplex'.
Advantages Yahoo Messenger:
- Has built-conference tele internal functions (built-in)
- Using a nickname as the identity rather than using the ICQ number.