Imessage doesn't work with non iphone users

My imessage used to work with anyone who text me. Then it stopped working after I updated my software on my iphone. I have got imessage working for iphone users but not non-iphone users. If they don't have an iphone, I can no longer send or receive their messages on my imac desktop. Can anyone help me?
Thanks,
Michelle

Hi,
As the other poster says, reset it from the Beginning.
9:33 pm Wednesday; April 1, 2015
 iMac 2.5Ghz i5 2011 (Mavericks 10.9)
 G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
 MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
 Mac OS X (10.6.8),
 Couple of iPhones and an iPad

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