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	Questions about Chat

Help! What does all this chat jargon mean? Don't let all the chat slang and special symbols put you - here's all that jargon explained... (2 pages)

What are the golden rules of safe chatting? The Internet is a great place to explore, but the sad fact is that some people do abuse the freedom to cause harm... (3 pages)

How do I chat? Start here for the step-by-step guide in how to get chatting online... (3 pages)

How do I instant message? To instant message you download and install one of the instant messaging programs, register and then start messaging your friends and making new ones... (4 pages)

Can I be traced when I chat? The simple answer is yes, and no. Most people couldn't trace exactly who you were but if you broke the law you could very easily be traced... (2 pages)

How do I get started with mIRC? Get started with mIRC - an easy-to-use shareware program that allows you to chat with people from all over the world... (4 pages)

How do I find the chat room I want? There are thousand of chat rooms but finding exactly the one that you want takes practice - and a couple of our handy hints... (2 pages)