| comp., MS |
thread (An instant message or text message conversation between two or more participants); conversation (A real-time communication session between two or more users. A session can involve IM, video, or audio); chat (A real-time conversation via computer using short instant messages between two or more participants. When a participant types a line of text and then presses the Enter key, that participant's words appear on the screens of the other participants, who can then respond in kind); interaction (A pattern or sequence of message exchanges that accomplishes a purpose, such as performing an operation. Objects in a collaboration interact by exchanging messages. Messages can be signals or calls and can include conditions and time events) |
