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How can I send messages to other computers?
Question:How can I send messages to other computers?
Answer:Below are some of the various methods of sending text messages from one computer to another computer. All of the below methods of sending messages to other computers will require that the computer have some type of network and/or Internet connectivity.
Instant messenger
An instant messenger software program is often the easiest method of sending messages to other users on a network and/or other users on the Internet. However, in order to send a text messages to other users, they must also have the same instant messenger program or an instant messenger that is compatible with the instant messenger program you're using.
In addition to being able to send text messages back and forth between users, you will often also have the ability to send files and pictures to users, or even talk to other users using a webcam or using voice communication.
See our instant messenger dictionary definition for additional information about instant messengers as well as a listing of popular instant messenger programs.
Microsoft Windows net send and winpopup commands
Microsoft Windows users can send messages to other Microsoft Windows users on their network using the winpopup or net send commands.
- Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 users: see our winpopup dictionary definition for additional information about this Windows program.
- All other Microsoft Windows users: see our net command page for additional information about the net command as well as the net send command.
Linux / Unix variants
Linux / Unix users can use one of the below commands to communicate with other users logged into the same network and/or server. Click on one of the below commands to get additional information about the command.
talk
write
Other methods of communicating
In addition to the above suggestions, users can also use any of the below methods of sending and receiving text communications between different users.
Chat
E-mail
Forums
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