Task 6 - Instant Messaging

I created an AIM express account and my username is (surprise, surprise) pvheadland.
http://aimtoday.aim.com/
The buddylist is important because it allows people to know when their contacts are online so that they can chat with each other in realtime. This mode of communication has its advantages and disadvantages over static communication like email and other communication forms like face to face or on the phone.