ICQ is a direct messaging method. Different offerors, but for each they assign you a number. You basically can poll the net (sort of like dialing a telephone) to see if they are on-line in an attempt to establish a dialog. That is my rudimentary knowledge, I have heard that it possibly can be used for voice communication as well but do not know if that is a fact.
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Jim Reynolds
Please no squiggles in my discussion zone!
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