2007-02-09 23:40:11 · 5 answers · asked by Brittany K. 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
person is on line and available, just not using the computer at that moment.
2007-02-09 23:42:41 · answer #1 · answered by barb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"IDLE" on messenger means, after signing in, the person hasnt used the computer or there was no curser movement on the screen for a while.
2007-02-09 23:46:39 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Das 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means the person has been idle for a while.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idle
2007-02-09 23:41:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means the person hasnt used messenger but is still logged on, he might be pickin his nose or sumthin!
2007-02-09 23:43:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that the person youre talking to is not at the computer but will be back soon. that thing tells you how much tey've been away
2007-02-09 23:42:50 · answer #5 · answered by narcissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋