像其他的在线聊天客户端,苹果的iChat也节省通话历史记录和聊天记录。其中,这些文件保存当前打开的聊天记录,以便用户将不得不回顾一下他或她一直在讨论与其他用户在过去的能力,这些iChat中保存的聊天记录被称为ICHAT文件。这是在iChat应用程序菜单中找到; ICHAT文件都只需通过选择文件→另存一份副本创建的。 ICHAT文件只能被打开,并与苹果的iChat应用程序查看,因为它们被保存在一个二进制格式。这意味着,它们不能被看作或由文本编辑器进行编辑。苹果的iChat应用程序是苹果的Mac OS X的即时通讯客户端,允许用户发送和接收即时消息给其他用户。由于ICHAT文件包含对话历史记录,因此,他们创造了每次用户使用该应用程序,并反过来与其他用户和用户下一次检查这些历史,他们访问ICHAT文件。
Also known as iChat AV, Apple iChat is an instant messaging software designed for Mac OS X computers. This product of Apple Inc. features instant messaging with the support of iMessage or OSCAR protocol (AIM) and capabilities through audio, video and screen sharing. A local network discussion or interaction with other users through Bonjour protocols is another feature. The interface is Aqua themed with speech bubbles and pictures for a more personal and colorful chat experience. The screen name of a user is shown with icons in green, yellow and red that indicates the status. The first iChat that was released was in 2002 of August which featured Mail and Address Book applications that are integrated, while the last release was iChat 6 that had Yahoo Messegner! account support with voice and video chat included. iChat is no longer available today since February 16th of 2012, but replaced by “Messages” in Mountain Lion (OS X1 10.8).