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Re: [Free] Best replacement for windows live messenger

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:24:43 EDT

NotTheMama posted : Call it IM or texting or SMS or MMS or whatever... they're all pretty much the same thing (email without all of the options) regardless of the platform. I try to do as much as possible using just a browser, which does actually support just about everything I need to do. And as far as worrying about taking up more memory goes, since my present computer isn't 10 or more years old, worrying about using memory is not something I do anymore.
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Re: [Free] Best replacement for windows live messenger

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:11:44 EDT

KoRnGtL15 posted : My favorites are Mozilla Instantbird and Pidgin.

Re: [Free] Best replacement for windows live messenger

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:04:21 EDT

kickass69 posted :

said by caffeinator:

TBH, IM is kinda dead. Everything is phone and web based now.

And yet not everyone wants/cares for a smartphone and having it web based is just having a browser open taking up more memory when you can just use a separate program that takes up less.

Re: [Free] Best replacement for windows live messenger

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:38:12 EDT

caffeinator posted : I personally use Miranda IM as it handles a lot of protocols including gmail chat and doesn't have all the bloat of other clients. No dozens of useless connections either.

Oh, and it has skins and plugins up the wazzo. Mine's nice and black to match my desktop.

If I want to vidchat I'll use actual gmail or skype. ;)

TBH, IM is kinda dead. Everything is phone and web based now.
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Re: [Free] Best replacement for windows live messenger

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:46:46 EDT

dandelion posted : Thanks everyone, you all have given me a lot to work with. I managed to be able to download live messenger on my new computer so have a little more time to decide and test.

Re: [Free] Best replacement for windows live messenger

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:05:39 EDT

Chris 313 posted : Agreed. I got a lifetime license for Trillian and it works really good. No regrets

Re: [Free] Best replacement for windows live messenger

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:39:10 EDT

scarney posted : Digsby is a good one that i have used in the past and is actively worked on. »www.digsby.com/
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Re: [Free] Best replacement for windows live messenger

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 19:50:36 EDT

anon posted : There's also a somewhat new "player": Instantbird
»instantbird.com/
There's a portable version too--good for testing:
»portableapps.com/apps/internet/i···portable

Re: [Free] Best replacement for windows live messenger

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 19:16:54 EDT

Dustyn posted : »techcrunch.com/2012/11/06/end-of···o-skype/
Looks like China has no termination date for Windows Live Messenger. I wonder if the use of a foriegn DNS or Proxy would circumvent this and allow Live Messenger users to continue using this service...

Re: [Free] Best replacement for windows live messenger

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 19:00:15 EDT

Morris0 posted : They a phone

Re: [Free] Best replacement for windows live messenger

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 08:59:04 EDT

dandelion posted : I'll try them both then, thanks!

Re: [Free] Best replacement for windows live messenger

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:06:50 EDT

hayc59 posted : Dande, Trillian is what I use and it 'Rocks" ;)

Re: [Free] Best replacement for windows live messenger

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:25:46 EDT

lilhurricane posted : I think quite a few are still using Trillian or Pidgin (I use Pidgin)
Never really cared for Skype..but the kids use it a lot

It will most likely come down to personal preference, Dandy..

Try a few & let us know what you liked best :)

[Free] Best replacement for windows live messenger

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:21:57 EDT

dandelion posted : Is this poll still relevant? »Software Forum Member Choice »Preferred Instant Messaging Clients - 2011 Member Choice Poll

I don't want to use Skype and heard windows live will be discontinued. Or will we still be allowed to use it?

I did a search and didn't see this asked.. if already posted opinions on messenger programs currently, please delete. (after showing me the link :D )
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