spmug611 File Transfer by Instant Message Q. Can you use an
instant-message service to transfer big files directly from computer to
computer? A. Many instant-messenger programs allow you to transfer large
files directly from one computer to another, if the computers have
compatible I.M. programs and service. Programs like Trillian
(www.ceruleanstudios.com) can link users on all the major I.M. services
with one program. Check with your particular service to see how much
data you can transfer if you have big files to move. In many cases, you
can start a message session with a friend on your Buddy List and then
drag the file you want to transfer into the message window; check your
program's Help guide for precise instructions on transferring files.
Make sure you know the person you are exchanging files with, as it's
possible to pass viruses and other malicious software from machine to
machine. Firewalls can interfere with your connection between machines,
however, so you