<p>Package that implements Instant Messaging tools.</p>

<ul>
<li>ClientManager is a factory that creates, destroys and delivers the InstantMessagingClient 
objects.</li>
<li>ConferenceRoomManager is the factory for chatrooms.</li>
<li>InstantMessagingModule serves for configuration purposes and delivers the configuration 
that is done in build.properties to the demanding objects</li>
<li>RegisterNewInstantMessagingUser creates the accouts on the IM-server based on the confiuration 
in build.properties</li>
</ul>

<p>Further information on the features and theoretical background of applying Instant Messaging tools to 
a web-based learning environment you can find inside the master thesis of Guido Schnider called:
Instant Messaging Technologies in Learning Management Systems. The thesis you can find on the olat.org website.</p>