07-27-2003, 04:07 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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instant messaging progs?
I havent used any IM progs in a LONG time. last one I had was, I think, MSN messenger.
but I have some friends I want to be able to IM with. so, whats out there thats good? specifically, Im looking for those that have voice capability. thanks
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07-27-2003, 04:09 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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msn is still out there...i believe 6.0 is out now...anyway it's got great voice and video capabilities...check it out
http://messenger.msn.com/ |
07-27-2003, 05:22 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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there is also an IM program that allows you to use all of the major IM programs all at once. it is called trillian and it is a FREE program to try and i think it is $25 to register. you can download it from
http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/trillian/index.html I have been using it for close to a year now and it works great for me because i have 1 app up and are able to use ICQ®, AIM®, MSN® Messenger, Yahoo!® Messenger and IRC in a single, sleek and slim interface. hope this Helps. |
07-27-2003, 06:11 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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yeah, trillian kicks ass.
but i'm using windows messenger (basically msn messenger that comes bundled with xp) since that seems to be the cool thing to do and a lot of friends are on it.
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07-27-2003, 06:38 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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trillian's a very nice program IF you have the need or all IM clients rolled into one, i personally usually only use AIM so thats all I have installed no need for all the other features of trillian, it however does work good
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07-27-2003, 10:18 PM | #7 (permalink) | |
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Anyway, I don't think Trillian or Gaim have voice capabilites but I could be wrong. I recommend sticking to the standard AOL AIM program if you're looking for voice capabilities - I know that works.
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07-28-2003, 03:47 AM | #12 (permalink) |
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alright - just took a look at Trillian and it doesn't have voice capability.
I'd just find out what your friends use and use the standard client for that service.
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07-28-2003, 01:28 PM | #16 (permalink) |
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I use Trillian Pro but also have MSN 6 and ICQ installed on my computer for times when I need features that those have that Trillian does, such as voice convo.
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07-29-2003, 11:36 AM | #19 (permalink) |
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Another multi protocol client: Miranda IM
Its free.
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07-29-2003, 11:53 AM | #20 (permalink) |
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Gotta be trillian. Only way to keep in touch with everyone who plays with MSN vs ICQ, and even has an IRC client built in!
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07-29-2003, 09:39 PM | #24 (permalink) | |
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07-29-2003, 09:51 PM | #25 (permalink) |
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Even though I only use it for a msn client i still use trillian. It has a few features that can't be beat.
Meta-contacts are really usefull for those few crazies that use more then one account. Also, if you chat to as many people at once as I do - containers are so, so usefull. Check it out.
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07-30-2003, 07:22 PM | #27 (permalink) | |
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Almost all of Gaim has been rewritten in the past 10 months, with the first release of the beginnings of the rewrites in April. A lot has changed, and it's not weaker than Trillian (unless weak refers to not having skin support, which you can kind of do in GTK anyway). Some new stuff is under-way in Gaim. One of the big changes is our core/UI split, which separates the UI from the backend logic, so there may be a native skinnable Win32 port in time. I'm working on a port for my Zaurus PDA, and there's a port being done (slowly) for MacOS X. I can assure you that a lot of the time, Trillian is playing catch-up to the stuff we're working on, but use what you find easiest and best. |
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