Msn messenger is the best messenger

Thread starter Gale
Start date Sep 17, 2005

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The discussion centers around the excitement and features of MSN Messenger compared to other instant messaging platforms like AIM and ICQ. Users express a preference for MSN due to its customizable emoticons, video chat capabilities, and the ability to change usernames frequently. While some participants acknowledge the utility of MSN, others critique it for being overly complicated or having a less appealing interface compared to AIM, which is favored for its simplicity and speed. The conversation also touches on the transition of users to newer platforms like Google Talk and the challenges of managing multiple messaging applications. Humor and light-hearted banter about the differences between users' preferences, particularly regarding emoticons and the perceived superiority of MSN, add a playful tone to the discussion. Overall, MSN Messenger is celebrated for its unique features, while AIM retains loyalty for its straightforwardness.

Sep 18, 2005

loseyourname

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I just installed Adium last night and it looks pretty good. It's customizable in pretty much every way I want it to be, allowing me to use a completely minimalist interface with no icons, no smilies, and no graphics - just text and a status light. (Of course, if you like that other stuff, it let's you use them.) The advantage over iChat is that it supports more networks and can be customized in more ways. The disadvantage - and this seems to be a disadvantage with all these open-source IM programs - is that it doesn't support video or audio chat, but I can always use SILC for that.