IMing - what program(s) do you use and why?
 

There are so many IM (Instant Messenging) programs out there. I am just curious in what one you prefer or use and do you use more than one.

I have got MSN Messenger version 6 which I think knocks all the others (but I could be wrong).

When stating what program you are using, could you also include the version?

I mainly use Yahoo

I have Windows but find it less reliable.

That's strange, Lilith.

I find the opposite. It's always Yahoo which causes me headaches. Windows and MSN Messengers work fine.

WARNING: Be careful when you install Windows Messenger on Windows XP. It is a sod to get off or disable. :(

Exactly my problem!

I like Yahoo because you can send messages to people when they're offline, unlike MSN.

MSN Messenger - 6.0
Yahoo IM - no idea what version.
AOL Messenger - ? version??

I started out with Yahoo. Most of my contacts are on yahoo IM.
The members of my Girl Scout troop mainly use AOL. So I installed AOL IM to chat with them. Besides troop members, a few leaders & 3 or 4 family, I don't use AOL much.
Quite a few friends prefer MSN and only use that. So it was installed next.

I probably use Yahoo and MSN about the same amount of time. They both have their good & bad points. I think I like Yahoo best just because of the way it's set up and ease of use. Both Yahoo & MSN give me trouble from time to time. So both are unreliable. All personnel preference I guess.

yahoo msn and aim for me ....know t many ppl on em all to choose just one LMAO

~nikki~

http://www.trillian.cc

Trillian is multi-client IM - AOL, Yahoo, and MS in one application! And it's free.

Yahoo! Messenger:

I like the fact that you can be in "invisible" mode and that you can send "offline" messages.

btw I am pixieslilith on both if ya ever need to get in contact with me.

Used to use ICQ... but found that it wasn't reliable (often getting messages days if not weeks late)

Now I use Yahoo... :)

MSN
some times Yahoo
Have ICQ,
Earthcam

No trouble really with any

MSN Version 6
Yahoo messenger
AOL messenger version 5

Never use ICQ as I had my identity stolen and it caused great troubles. I dont have great big lists these days, just my friends, mainly Pixies or former Pixies people.

ooooooooo well let's see
MSN
Yahoo
AIM
ICQ
Odigo
Jabber

and a few others along the way that I can't even remember.
Oh and I've got multiple nicks on each one just to make it even more confusing :D