I have roadrunner. How do I get instant messages and see who is online?
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see which messenger your friends are using...there are a few\n\nyahoo messenger, msn messenger, and aim messenger are the top 3 most popular now\n\nhttp://www.aim.com\nhttp://messenger.msn.com\nhttp://messenger.yahoo.com\n\nyou have to download and install/run them on your computer
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Yes, use GAIM, which gives you access to Aim,YIM, and MSN IM.
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it should have a tutorial that it will show you. but other then that you just type in a person's Screen Name and send them an instant message.\ni had the same question a couple of days ago and now i'm pretty much used to it.
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Nope. With the new MSN Beat 8.0 they can talk to you while appearing offline, but only if they start the convo. So, if they have the beat and start talking to you while they appear offline....that's the only Way you can find out.
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I like the ability to send and recieve offline messages Yahoo Messenger.  Then they get the message right when they sign on!
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I am assuming you have already downloaded Yahoo! Messenger.\n\nSign in to messenger. At the top you will see Messenger , Contacts, Actions, Help.\n\nClick Actions. In the drop menu click Send an Instant Message.
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aim:goim?screenname=YOURSCREENNAMEHERE\n\nput your screenname where i specified, and when someone clicks the link it will open an IM window that will send a message to you\n\ngo here for more detailed instructions:  http://www.tech-recipes.com/instant_messaging_tips500.html
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http://get.live.com/messenger/overview
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Get AIM (aim.com) YAHOO MESSANGER, or ICQ
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Yes.  Double click the user you want to check to open the message window, send a random message or a buzz, etc.  Very quickly navigate to the IMvironments and open the Doodle IMvironment.  If the window continuously says "Waiting for your friend..." then they are offline, if after a while (up to a minute for slower connections) the window goes blank where it allows you to doodle, then they are online.
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click on the "away" icon on the bottom, and select "New message", type in ur message and click on "I'm away" and it should auto-respond to anyone who sends u a message.\n\nThere's also another type of auto-response called the Idle message which activates after a certain amount of time u are idle or not using the computer (for example u fall asleep before u log off from AIM).\nTo do that, go to My AIM>Edit Options>Edit Preference\nThen on the left side, click on "Idle Message", check the box and type in ur message.
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There isnt a way to see friends in invisible mode.  The only way is to send them a message and if you know they are online, they will respond.  If not, they will receive your msg when they sign in!
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ok i have road runner too do this at the top of your page look for tools then internet options,where you see home page type in this   http://www.rr.com/flash  then apply,then ok,now go to the little house icon on top this should take you to road runner,now you can go to yahoo and add their toolbar to access yahoo all the time anymore help you need email me at meluvchris@yahoo.com
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*Link to Google/Yahoo Maps (That way I can get Driving directions)\n*Spots to add Instant Messanger IDs
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someone is coming online in ur yahoo messenger \nor in icQ
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You can download the AOL Instant Messenger from here:\n\nhttp://www.aim.com/
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The only way to check them if that happens or something simmiliar happens is to enable arhciving of offline messages as well as any other messages that people send you so that way if it does happen you can go back to your archives, I believe it will be in options or in the view menu or something like that, It seems to change from version to version, so obviously it will be different dependant on the version you have.