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Alternatives to MSN Messanger

  • 12-11-2005 3:13pm
    #1
    SparrowHawk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 390 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I have a nephew who wants me to install MSN Messenger on his PC :( , so that he & his friends can IM etc. - I gather it's the "new thing" in class.

    I have an aversion to all things MS (says he as he types away using XP) & I'm looking for alternatives to MSN, so that he & his mates can communicate.

    All suggestions appreciated


Comments

  • #2
    qz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,753 ✭✭✭qz


    What's wrong with MSN Messenger? It's pretty damn user-friendly.


  • #3
    dub_dan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 290 ✭✭dub_dan


    you can use the a web based version from www.e-messenger.net


  • #4
    johnnyrotten
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,594 ✭✭✭johnnyrotten


    I use MS Messenger, no probs. I know a guy who uses it to make video calls every night to his Girlfriend in Sweden, again no probs.


  • #5
    jonnybadd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,295 ✭✭✭jonnybadd


    Trillian is a usefull alternate, integrates all the major IM programs so if some of his mates use YAHOO, or AOL they can still keep in touch

    Get it from here: http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/


  • #6
    jayo99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 365 ✭✭jayo99


    ...


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  • #7
    Pacifico
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭Pacifico


    For hotmail accounts? I doubt there is....

    Lost of alternatives though, check this site out

    http://www.msboycott.com/thealt/alts/messenger.shtml

    Also Google Talk is an option


  • #8
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    http://www.msboycott.com/thealt/alts/messenger.shtml
    Trillian is probably the only one worth touching..and even then, I'd have to MSN Messenger is OK.. most of the security problems with are down to ID 10 t-class users.. + it is (As stated already) pretty damn user-friendly. :p


  • #9
    SparrowHawk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 390 ✭✭SparrowHawk


    Wow, :eek:

    Thanks for the very fast replies. I'm impressed :D

    looks like Trillian might be what I'm after - thanks again!


  • #10
    hagi_complex
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭hagi_complex


    I've been using google talk for the last couple of weeks and find it excellent, although I think it's still in beta phase. You need a gmail account to be able to use it at the moment - if you need a gmail account, pm me your email (any webmail address will do) and I'll send you an invite. I've a load of a load of invites that I've not used, so it's no hassle.


  • #11
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,508 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    I'd have to suggest GAIM http://gaim.sourceforge.net


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  • #12
    fuse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 702 ✭✭✭fuse


    http://www.meebo.com is the best web based messenger out there. Also lets you log onto gtalk, icq, yahoo, aim, jabber all at the same time.


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