What's the best messaging service?

Shinova · Post by **Shinova** » 2002-12-16 12:50am

example: ICQ, AIM, MSNM, etc.

Which one's the best?

Exonerate · Post by **Exonerate** » 2002-12-16 12:55am

I'm using Trillian now, it supports ICQ, AIM, MSN, Yahoo, and mIRC.

Exonerate · Post by **Exonerate** » 2002-12-16 12:55am

Ahh, and I forgot it offers 128 bit encryption...

Brother-Captain Gaius · Post by **Brother-Captain Gaius** » 2002-12-16 12:56am

MSN!... I never actually use it though...

Wicked Pilot · Post by **Wicked Pilot** » 2002-12-16 01:09am

Why would you want to be leashed to your computer?

Shinova · Post by **Shinova** » 2002-12-16 01:11am

Wicked Pilot wrote:Why would you want to be leashed to your computer?

You mean chat addiction?

Well, for example, had I used AIM it would've made collaborating on a group project a while ago easier.

Post by **Dalton** » 2002-12-16 01:12am

Trillian.

Exonerate · Post by **Exonerate** » 2002-12-16 01:13am

Shinova wrote:
Wicked Pilot wrote:Why would you want to be leashed to your computer?
You mean chat addiction?

Well, for example, had I used AIM it would've made collaborating on a group project a while ago easier.

Doesn't matter, he's already addicted to the forums

Post by **Gandalf** » 2002-12-16 01:17am

my fav is MSN, its easy to use and i never heard about trillian

Post by **Dalton** » 2002-12-16 01:18am

Trillian isn't a messaging service per se, but it does combine AIM, YIM, ICQ, IRC and MSN in one pretty sweet interface.

Howedar · Post by **Howedar** » 2002-12-16 01:20am

Trillian = win

Shinova · Post by **Shinova** » 2002-12-16 02:54am

Howbout a different question. Excluding Trillian, which is the best from the five listed: ICQ, AIM, MSNM, Yahoo, Mirc(messaging service?)?

Vertigo1 · Post by **Vertigo1** » 2002-12-16 03:02am

Miranda-ICQ (miranda-icq.sourceforge.net)

Supports nearly every IM protocol now, and eats up VERY little RAM.

Post by **Dalton** » 2002-12-16 03:05am

Shinova wrote:Howbout a different question. Excluding Trillian, which is the best from the five listed: ICQ, AIM, MSNM, Yahoo, Mirc(messaging service?)?

ICQ is annoying to deal with, I have no experience with YIM, mIRC seems to be heavily favored among the chat-room people but is not really for IMs, and MSN Messenger is by far one of the most annoying and obtrusive programs I have had to deal with outside of Real. I'd say AIM...it's actually a pretty strong program despite the ads and the AOL-icon infections it causes.

TrailerParkJawa · Post by **TrailerParkJawa** » 2002-12-16 01:42pm

I use ICQ simply cause thats what Ive had for so long. I did use Yahoo Messenger at one time, but I dont remember if that was in parallel with ICQ or before it. Like most people Ive forgotten my ICQ password and have had to get a new account a few times.

As each version gets more intrusive, Im gonna give Trillian a look sooner or later.

Post by **weemadando** » 2002-12-16 04:58pm

TRILLIAN.

Einhander Sn0m4n · Post by **Einhander Sn0m4n** » 2002-12-16 05:11pm

TRILLIAN!

Slartibartfast · Post by **Slartibartfast** » 2002-12-17 03:18am

I use both MSN and ICQ with my Trillian interface. These are the advantages I've noticed and remember:

MSN: saves your contacts remotely. easier to change your nick to suit your mood.
ICQ: allows resuming during file tranfers. lets you type even if the other party isn't connected.