Mirabilis ICQ Corp

Mirabilis ICQ Corp was a company that developed and released an instant messaging software called ICQ in 1996. ICQ stands for "I seek you" and allowed users to send and receive real-time messages, files, and URLs over the internet. The software was one of the first to feature a contact list, a history of conversations, and customizable user profiles.

The popularity of ICQ grew rapidly, with millions of users worldwide. It was especially popular among international users who benefited from the ability to communicate with others without needing to worry about language barriers. The software was also known for its sound alerts, which would notify users when they received a message.

Over time, Mirabilis ICQ Corp added new features to the software, such as the ability to make free voice and video calls. However, as new instant messaging applications like AIM, MSN Messenger, and Yahoo Messenger entered the market, ICQ began to lose its foothold and its user base gradually declined.

In 2010, Mirabilis ICQ Corp was acquired by Mail.ru Group, a Russian internet company. Despite its decline in popularity, ICQ remains an important part of the history of instant messaging and continues to have a loyal user base today.