Clients
Each modern IM service generally provides its own client,[citation needed] either a separately installed piece of software, or a browser-based client. These usually only work with the supplier company's service, although some allow limited function with other services.[citation needed] Third party client software applications exist that will connect with most of the major IM services.[citation needed] Adium, Digsby, Jappix, Meebo, Miranda IM, Pidgin, Qnext and Trillian are a few of the common ones.