However, some programs still retain a boss key feature, such as instant messaging clients or their add-ons.

The following tables compare general and technical information for a number of instant messaging clients.

Another typical feature is the ability to browse the Web and use instant messaging clients.

Gossip is an instant messaging client for Unix-like operating systems.

Trillian (software), an instant messaging client named after the character.

Many instant messaging clients automatically trigger sound effects in response to specific emoticons.

The following table gives the Usage share of instant messaging clients.

Also, see if you can figure out what this blank option in the messaging client is supposed to be.

However, it does retain video capabilities for interfacing with other instant messaging clients.

Do a little digging on Google's site and you'll come across everything from productivity applications to an instant messaging client.