Instant Messenging

I wish more people would use instant messaging. I realized that I am around my computer for probably about 5 hours a day with school and work. It would be great to be able to speak with everyone. Instant messenging would be a great way to accomplish that. I think a part of the problem is that everyone uses different chat software. If only there was a way to stream line these things. 

Anyway, if anyone is interested, I think my chat name is mattlduff on AIM.