Communicating on the internet

[vicars]

Hi,how can I page or send a message to someone via the internet without using a Microsoft messenger type system? I presume I need to know their IP address?

Many thanks.

[Gandy]

Theres a thing called email that seems to be catching on with a few folks. Otherwise, no. (it is possible but most firewalls will now block winmess sort of communication)

[Tim B]

If I understand you correctly there are lots of non-Gatesian email systems. Pegasus mail is one, there are lots of others. You will need to know the POP3 and SMTP addresses, antivirus (not usually firewalls) might need configuring.

[edasparks]

Online faxing can be a good tool to do that. Ringcentral has provided me with the most cost effective service.