ICQ is an instant messaging and social networking program for Windows, Mac, and Mobile phones. Since 1998, it has been owned by Time Warner.
History
In 1996, Mirabilis created the first version of ICQ. ICQ was so named because it sounds like "I seek you." In 1998, AOL Time Warner acquired it.
Competitors
Community and Culture
As an instant messaging service, ICQ is primarily social in nature. Upon registering with the service, users recieve a UIN, or Universal Internet Number. This number remains permanently associated with the account. Users can search for each other based on name and email address as well.
References
Fast Facts
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Launched
1996
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Founder(s)
Yair Goldfinger, Arik Vardi, Sefi Vigiser and Amnon Amir
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Headquarters
New York City (Parent Company)
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Funding
Time Warner (Parent Company)
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Users
400,500
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CEO
Jeffrey L. Bewkes (Parent Company)
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Employees
86,400 (Parent Company)
