What is ICQ ?
ICQ is free communication software that enables you to send files, messages, URLs, or chat with other ICQ users. You can communicate with anyone on the Net without having to make any prior arrangements. ICQ searches the Net for you and alerts you when the user is online. It can be downloaded at http://www.mirabilis.com and installed on your hard drive. The program runs in the background, taking up minimal memory and Net resources. 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. Among the functions available are: chat, message, e-mail, and URL and file transfer. Installing ICQ To install ICQ you must locate the installation file. If you are installing from a diskette follow these directions: 1. Double-click the My Computer icon in the top corner of your screen. 2. Double click Drive a: 3. Double click the ICQ.exe filename. 4. You will then
ICQ is an instant messaging computer program, which was first developed by the Israeli company Mirabilis, now owned by Time Warner’s AOL subsidiary. The first version of the program was released in November 1996 and ICQ became one of the first Internet-wide instant messaging services. The name ICQ is a homophone for the phrase “I seek you”. America Online (AOL) acquired Mirabilis on June 8, 1998 for $407 million. Today ICQ is used by over 38 million users worldwide[citation needed]. According to Time Warner, ICQ has over 50 million accounts registered.
