April monthly poll

[Computer Hope Admin]

For the month of April we thought it would be interesting to see what client if any you're using to send and receive your Instant Messages. Because it's possible for users to have more than one Instant Messenger you'll also be able to vote for more than one option. Feel free to comment about why you feel your IM network is superior to other IM networks and/or why you're using the client you're using and what you like or don't like about it.

All past monthly polls and results can also be found on the Computer Hope poll page.

[JohnK]

Apparently I'm the first one to post. Whee.
I use Microsoft Messenger for Mac, actually (it leaves a lot to be desired, but it's better than all of the other OS X MSN clients, IMO), and AIM for OS X (it's ugly, and looks straight out of Mac OS 9, but it works).
I prefer MSN over all other IM protocols, for various reasons. I.E. AIM still hasn't really implemented display pictures the way I'd like it to, and YIM is just.. well I don't care for it.
-John

[kaigun]

How about a "none" option? Or am I the only person who doesn't do IM (although I have at times in the past)?

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

I use MSN 7.5.
I had to edit the program because it kept wanting me to download Windows Live Messenger and if I clicked 'no', it wouldn't start itself.

[Computer Hope Admin]

How about a "none" option? Or am I the only person who doesn't do IM (although I have at times in the past)?

Good point. Added.

[fpsmitch]

i use something called xfire...

[Zylstra]

I use MSN primarily for chatting.
I talk to my brother when he is in France over Skype (hes a slow typer.. but not as bad as some other people I know)

and I use Pidgin at school, since its lightweight, and better than msmsgs.exe that is on almost every Windows XP computer and happens to be the best way to IM in school without a portable application. (Just press the Windows Key + R, and type msmsgs.exe in Windows XP, and you've got Messenger)

I used to be a huge fan of Yahoo, but, lost interest in it as MSN started getting better features. I have used Trillian in the past (portably) but found Pidgin to be better. I also use GAIM as well (even though its outdated) which, is the old version of Pidgin.

[gunjin]

i use several im apps. couz some of my friends use this others use that. i wish i could converge them all in one im! is there such im apps? pm me

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

i use several im apps. couz some of my friends use this others use that. i wish i could converge them all in one im! is there such im apps? pm me

Miranda?

[patio]

i use several im apps. couz some of my friends use this others use that. i wish i could converge them all in one im! is there such im apps? pm me

Trillian ? ?

[Kip]

i use several im apps. couz some of my friends use this others use that. i wish i could converge them all in one im! is there such im apps? pm me

Trillian ? ?

Trillian worked very well for me.
Pidgin is another one.

[Calum]

I like Pidgin, have tried Trillian and Miranda but always come back to Pidgin.
Also use Google Talk for email notifications and Xfire for gaming.

[michaewlewis]

I use Pidgin at work because it's the only one that has been converted to a Portable App and I can't install MSN Messenger.

[soybean]

I seldom use instant messaging but, when I do, I use Yahoo! Messenger, mainly because I already have it installed and use it for their PC-to-phone feature to make phone calls.

[SilentAssasin64]

I use Pidgin, Skype, and when I'm on a machine that doesn't have either Windows Live Messenger and the web based version of gTalk.

[Ryder17z]

I use Xfire, becuase I like it more than MSN

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Looks like XFire needs to be added to the list...

[stringo0]

Looks like XFire needs to be added to the list...

Yup, xfire needs to be added on there - free video recording for games inbuilt(for those who didn't know)

Trillian rocks I think, they're coming with a new one as a beta.

It's simple, and eveything fits/hides under one main window, unlike some of the other multi-protocol clients I tried. It pwns, period

[bredbody]

I don't use messenger anymore but up until recently I used IRC

[Ted2]

xfire and msn..
xfire wins by far
and msn is good simply becuase so many people use it

[Computer Hope Admin]

Looks like XFire needs to be added to the list...

Done.

[Zylstra]

I would use XFire if it supported clients like MSN and Yahoo. Of course, it doesnt... so, therefor, I dont use it.

[neetu]

send me information about windows 98

[Starwind51]

I guess I'm the only person who has never IM'ed.  Ever. 

[Dr.Bones]

For the month of April we thought it would be interesting to see what client if any you're using to send and receive your Instant Messages. Because it's possible for users to have more than one Instant Messenger you'll also be able to vote for more than one option. Feel free to comment about why you feel your IM network is superior to other IM networks and/or why you're using the client you're using and what you like or don't like about it.

All past monthly polls and results can also be found on the Computer Hope poll page.

Actually I use OOVOO for instant messaging and just plain face to face conversation. I find it very enjoyable.  I also use windows messenger and Hotmail.  s

[quaxo]

I use aMSN. It's an open source MSN Messenger (Windows Live Messenger) clone. It takes less space, it has no ads or extra garbage, and lots of features. It supports webcams but they haven't added the voice chat yet.

I also use Pidgin, through which run Yahoo and AIM.

[Zylstra]

Woo! 8 more posts and I will be at 4000...

Anyways

I am downloading aMSN right now, I have been rather curious about it for quite some time.

[joaoflavio]

I actually have been used a corporative IM IBM Sametime

[evilfantasy]

Trillian <- Rarely
Yahoo! Messenger
Google Talk

[Zylstra]

I tried out aMSN (Delayed response... been avoiding my email inbox lately)

It wasnt as functional as the actual MSN, in means of, it wasnt exactly like it. Actually, it was really different. There were quite a few things that were changed a bit too much for me.

[quaxo]

I tried out aMSN (Delayed response... been avoiding my email inbox lately)

It wasnt as functional as the actual MSN, in means of, it wasnt exactly like it. Actually, it was really different. There were quite a few things that were changed a bit too much for me.

It takes a little getting used to, and it's still in Beta. They're supposed to be adding more features, like voice communications and other regular MSN features in the near future.