☞ ICQ is a Internet tool that informs you who is on-line at any time and enables you to contact them at will. With this tool, no longer will you search in vain for friends or associates on the Net. ICQ does the searching for you, alerting you in real time when they log on.
What can you do with ICQ?
☞ With ICQ, you can chat, send messages, files and URL’s, play games, or just hang out with your fellow ‘Netters’ while still surfing the Net. We can do all of these things in refined English, but if you are more comfortable with your native language you can also use it.
“Busy, busy, busy” - This phrase is commonly used in our busy lives like we have today and we can be easily careless with our friends. But ICQ helps us out and keep in touch with friends.
ICQ supports a variety of popular Internet applications and serves as a Universal Platform from which you can launch any peer-to-peer application (Such as Microsoft Net Meeting or Netscape CoolTalk). While you work with other applications, ICQ alerts you when friends and associates log in, allowing you to work efficiently while maintaining a wide range of Internet functions at your fingertips.
How does it work?
☞ When you install ICQ, the program asks you to register at a server, which is connected to a broad network of servers spanning the Internet. At the time of registration, you receive a unique ICQ number, also known as a UIN (Universal Internet Number). Abroad, people even put this number in their calling card. In addition, ICQ gives you the option of entering personal information along with your ICQ number. This allows other ICQ users to recognize you when you log on. Once you’ve registered, you can compile a selected list of friends and associates. ICQ uses this list to find your friends for you. As soon as you log onto the Internet. ICQ automatically detects the Internet
connection, announces your presence to the Internet community and alerts you when friends sign on or off.
All these functions are consolidated into one easy-to-use program that integrates smoothly into desktop systems. Why don’t you make inter-national friends and upgrade your English skills during this summer? - Come to www.icq.com, it could be very interesting!
Kim Eun-hai
poohkim09@hanmail.net