Want to talk to friends or relatives over the net while they're online? The following programs allow live communication either through messaging or live two way chat. No more wondering if your friends are online, these programs will allow you to page anyone live, providing they are also running the same software.

ICQ is another personal communications program that offers robust features for messaging. Chat groups are and can be constructed by you. The ICQ home page already lists a ton of extended services accessible by ICQ.