Method for sending a message waiting indication

摘要

A communication system and methodology enables a user to receive a message waiting indication in the form of an instant message or a real simple syndication (RSS) formatted message when messages are available for retrieval. The communication system includes a message storage and retrieval system. An instant messaging system having at least one instant messaging client and a RSS system having an RSS client which communicate with the message storage and retrieval system. The instant messaging and RSS system are operable with the message storage and retrieval system to generate a message waiting indication for the user in the form of an instant message or a RSS formatted message.