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Migrating from an old instant messaging (IM) platform to a new IM platform

  • US 20040254976A1
  • Filed: 06/16/2003
  • Published: 12/16/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/16/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for facilitating migration from an old Internet service provider (ISP) to a new ISP, the method comprising the steps of:

  • downloading instant messaging (IM) software from the old ISP;

    installing an old ISP IM client using the downloaded IM software from the old ISP;

    executing the old ISP IM client;

    downloading client software from the new ISP;

    installing a new IM client using the downloaded IM software from the new ISP; and

    executing the new IM client, the executed IM client being configured to store IM contact information from the old ISP client.

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