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jan 1, 1972 - The first computer-to-computer chat was tested

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It took place between a person at Stanford University and a person at Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc (BBN) in Massachusetts. Today you can "Instant Message" or IM friends using programs such as Messenger and even your phone.

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ByNicole Ning
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jan 1, 1972
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~ 53 years ago

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