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    Preferred instant messaging program?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by joolz, Sep 3, 2008.

  1. joolz

    joolz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm currently using Pidgin for IMing purposes but I've noticed that it randomly and somewhat frequently (like once every 1-2 hours) disconnects me for no apparent reason. On top of that, it seems to build up more and more used memory the longer you have it open, which is sort of disturbing.

    So does anyone have recommendations on instant messaging software? I'm basically just talking about the AIM platform (don't use yahoo or MSN) but if the program can handle more than 1 without wasting memory/performance then it's fine.
     
    joolz, Sep 3, 2008
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  2. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    aim 5.5 with deadaim
     
    McGrady, Sep 3, 2008
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  3. jcm4

    jcm4 Notebook Evangelist

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    I like Trillian.
    Or Meebo for in-browser IM-ing
     
    jcm4, Sep 3, 2008
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  4. joolz

    joolz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I used to have deadaim, then the owner decided to make people start paying for it and I gave up on it.
     
    joolz, Sep 3, 2008
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  5. jcovelli

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    MIRANDA IM

    works with all clients, is really small, and has 1000's of skins and 100's of customizable features
     
    jcovelli, Sep 3, 2008
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    I really like pidgin...maybe you should reinstall it or something?
     
    eesh72, Sep 3, 2008
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    nizzy1115, Sep 3, 2008
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    I like Digsby to consolidate all of my IM clients into one central location. Works well.
     
    atbnet, Sep 3, 2008
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    Digsby for me as well. I liked it better than Pidgin.
     
    WSFrazier, Sep 3, 2008
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  10. jin07

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    I like Trillian, though I don't hold any strong preference. On the last poll, I think most users used Trillian.
     
    jin07, Sep 3, 2008
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  11. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    The most current AIM.
     
    Matt is Pro, Sep 3, 2008
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  12. joshthor

    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    wlm when im not gaming, pidgen when im not gaming and wlm is going screwy, and pxp when gaming
     
    joshthor, Sep 3, 2008
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  13. KarenA

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    Digsby. Everyone has their own preferences I think, so just stick with what you like the most.
     
    KarenA, Sep 4, 2008
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  14. j-dogg

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    aim 6.8 with aim adhack. i think it looks pretty clean. [​IMG]
     
    j-dogg, Sep 4, 2008
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  15. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    AIM Pro for PC and Slick for windows mobile 6.
     
    Thaenatos, Sep 4, 2008
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  16. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    Thats pretty nice. The ads do get annoying.
     
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    yea i like it. you just download aim ad hack and it installs the latest version of aim and removes anything else aim installed. then it give you options on what you want to be removed. i also removed the plugins on the bottom. i used to use trillian but non of my friends use anything but aim so no real point in using it.
     
    j-dogg, Sep 4, 2008
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