He came up with the idea simply to "ensure a consistent experience" for a group of people accessing a chat system from different Web browsers, he said.

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It even features a broadcast channel for commentating, and a dedicated chat system so you won't experience any delay conferring with your teammates.

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The Manhattan Virtual Classroom is a web-based course management system that includes a variety of discussion groups, live chat, areas for the teacher to post the syllabus and other handouts and notices, a module for organizing online assignments, a grades module, a surveys module, and a unique, web-based email system open only to students in the class.

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The charging documents say a hacker identified as "Sharpie" used information Keys supplied in an Internet chat room to access the Times' web system and alter a headline on a December 2010 story.

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Launched in 2011, Origin acts as a distribution system, where customers can buy, download and manage EA video games as well as chat with friends about them.

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The charging documents say a hacker identified as "Sharpie" used information Keys supplied in an Internet chat room to access the Times' computer system.

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