This document provides an overview of online chatting. It defines online chatting as a form of real-time communication between users through computer programs. It discusses the key components that enable online chatting, including chat servers that host conversations and chat clients that users access to participate. The document also outlines the main types of online chat (synchronous and asynchronous), describes features of synchronous chat like web-based chat rooms, and notes potential advantages and disadvantages of online chatting.

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PRESENTATION
ON
ONLINE CHATTING
PRESENTED BY:-
DEEPIKA VERMA
GURVINDER KAUR
SHAVETA VERMA

2.  It is a form of communication.
 It utilizes computer programs .
 It allow for two-way conversations between users.
What is Online Chat?
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3.  The technologies that allows users to converse in real
time via typed messages are the:-
 chat servers
 chat clients
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4.  A chat server is a specially equipped computer
connected to the internet that allows users with chat
clients to converse with one another via typed
messages in real time.
What is Chat Server?
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5.  A chat client is a software program that allows users
to connect to chat servers and communicate with
other users via a chat room.
What is Chat Client?
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6.  Synchronous Chat
 Asynchronous Chat
Types Of Chat
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7.  Text only web based synchronous forum that enables
multiple users to be online and in the same online
"room" typing their comments to each other.
 All users have Internet connection; broadband
connection not necessary but does reduce load time.
Synchronous Chat
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8.  When 2 or more users need to communicate
synchronously .
 When purpose of communication is brief and not in
depth..
Why Use Synchronous Chat ?
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9.  To communicate (in writing)
easily, quickly, and efficiently .
 Discussion via chat.
 Helps in Education.
Advantages of Synchronous Chat
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10.  The discussion becomes very difficult to follow for
more users
 Chat tends to be superficial .
 Chat sessions may not be able to be saved.
Disadvantages of Synchronous Chat
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11.  This tool is of limited value in discussing issues
 Skills need to be developed.
Issues & problems related to synchronous
chat
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12.  Web-based chat rooms
 Real-time chat:
 Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
Types Of Synchronous chat
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13.  Web-based chat rooms can be located throughout the
Internet on pages such as fan club websites, online
gaming sites and personal websites, among others.
Web-based chat rooms
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14.  Messaging software that lets you communicate with
friends and colleagues in real time.
 Features include a quick launch bar, music file
support, and a new answering service.
 Advantages
 Internet Message Programs
Real-time chat
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15.  Internet Relay Chat requires a specific program that
allows a user to download the software.
Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
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16.  Most popular MIRS – for Windows
 Virc – for PC
 IRCLE – for Mac
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17.  If you want to chat with random people from around
the world.
 If you want to chat with large groups of people
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18. Irc IM Web-Based
In Irc one has to connect
to a server.
In IM one has to build
one’s own list of users or
chat-buddies by inviting
them to join.
In, this kind of chat one
has to enter a web-site
that offers this service.
In Irc one has to join a
chat room and normally
talks in that chat-room
With certain IM clients
one can even leave an
offline message (eg. ICQ)
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19.  Asynchronous communication is the relay of
information with a time lag.
 The main disadvantage to asynchronous
communication is time lost waiting for a
response.
Asynchronous Chat
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20. Advantages of Online chatting
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21. Disadvantages of Online chatting
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22. Conclusion
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23. THANKS
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