A Good Multi-IM Client ? [Mobile/Archive]

ITDEFX

02-16-2009, 12:17 PM

I know there are all sorts of IM Clients that support MSN, Yahoo, AIM, and so on but is there one that can support multiple MSN ID's at once? Like for example if I have 3 yahoo accounts, can I have one IM program monitor all three accounts so I can talk to anyone at any time?

Thanks

WhipSmartBanky

02-16-2009, 12:26 PM

ITDEFX

02-16-2009, 12:33 PM

I believe Trillian (http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/) can do so, just create additional connections.

Thanks Whip! Worked like a charm!

cdietschrun

02-16-2009, 01:11 PM

pidgin is awesome.

silent h3ro

02-16-2009, 01:57 PM

Trillian is the best imo.

Kayden

02-16-2009, 02:36 PM

Another vote for Trillian.

SynGamer

02-16-2009, 02:45 PM

Trillian. I'm currently using the newest version (Astra) and it's quite an improvement over 3.1.

CoffeeEdge

02-16-2009, 02:50 PM

Trillian sucks harcdore, and there is no reason to use it. Get pidgin (http://pidgin.im).

SynGamer

02-16-2009, 03:01 PM

Trillian sucks harcdore, and there is no reason to use it. Get pidgin (http://pidgin.im).
Care to explain why? Other than looking like a newb...?

VioletArrows

02-16-2009, 03:04 PM

I can't believe so many people like Pidgin. It looks and performs like a high-schooler's programming final exam.

I highly recommend Digsby if you can find the barebones installer. Highly customizable, frequent updates, and integrates social networks and email.

Nohbdy

02-16-2009, 03:06 PM

I'm sorry but Trillian is fucking terrible.

Digsby is supreme and is less of a memory hog than Trillian. VioletArrows speaks truth.

SynGamer

02-16-2009, 03:17 PM

silent h3ro

02-16-2009, 03:53 PM

I'm sorry but Trillian is fucking terrible.

Way to be blunt.

help1

02-16-2009, 04:15 PM

I can't believe so many people like Pidgin. It looks and performs like a high-schooler's programming final exam.

Agreed.

Then again, I am a sucker for sexy looking programs.

VipFREAK

02-16-2009, 04:18 PM

Trillian is the M$Hen flashy waste resources on my computer version of Multi-IM clients.

Pidgin FTW!

CoffeeEdge

02-16-2009, 05:45 PM

Care to explain why? Other than looking like a newb...?
Trillian sucks because it's ugly, has no useful features that you can't find elsewhere, and is used by morons only. It also sucks because the retards that make it actually think that any version of their shitty program could ever be worth $25 ($25 for a fucking talk-on-the-internet program, wtf), when there are other apps that do this very simple task a million times better for free.

I can't believe so many people like Pidgin. It looks and performs like a high-schooler's programming final exam.

You're right, Pidgin does suck dick. It's actually Gaim, the predecessor to Pidgin, that kicks ass. I just didn't feel like explaining what Gaim is. There is no reason to use anything but the final version of Gaim because it is the perfect IM program.

VipFREAK

02-16-2009, 05:53 PM

I miss Gaim too...

CoffeeEdge

02-16-2009, 05:58 PM

I miss Gaim too...

There is a cure for that:
http://oldversion.com/Gaim.html

Oldversion is a really useful website. I would die if I couldn't readily get ahold of Winamp version 2.91, which is by the greatest music playing app ever created (pity that Winamp immediately started to suck balls following that version).

VioletArrows

02-16-2009, 06:17 PM

Perhaps it's just me using Astra versus 3.1, but Trillian uses A LOT less memory and resources than Digsby. And the new installer Digsby is using is a joke and a half.

Also, i agree that Pidgin looks and functions horribly.

Yeah, that's why I said the barebones installer; they still have one hidden on the website. I installed Windows 7 and was surprised by the new installer, took one look at the first page, hit cancel, and trashed it. As for resources, they're cutting it down all the time, there's a trim on minimize function, and it might be that you have their background 'research' (like SETI but for some pharma com) turned on. Right now for me, it's using about 20,000 with the list and some chat windows open.

Kayden

02-16-2009, 06:35 PM

Terrifying... that site has links to download AOL back to 1.0!

There is a cure for that:
http://oldversion.com/Gaim.html

Oldversion is a really useful website. I would die if I couldn't readily get ahold of Winamp version 2.91, which is by the greatest music playing app ever created (pity that Winamp immediately started to suck balls following that version).

Strell

02-16-2009, 06:41 PM

Terrifying... that site has links to download AOL back to 1.0!

No Kayden. Getting AOL 1.0 won't let you find the hot hunnies you used to chat up in the Teenager Lounge.

Kayden

02-16-2009, 06:46 PM

http://www.aerthyr.net/images/facepalm2.jpg
No Kayden. Getting AOL 1.0 won't let you find the hot hunnies you used to chat up in the Teenager Lounge.

CoffeeEdge

02-16-2009, 06:48 PM

Terrifying... that site has links to download AOL back to 1.0!

That's nothing; they have Netscape 1.0, and Paint Shop Pro back to 2.0 (which is circa 1993, I think). Check out Winamp 0.20, it's quite amusing.

seen

02-16-2009, 08:54 PM

Pidgin is the best I really don't see whats with the dislike; much better then trillion.

Sokkratez

02-16-2009, 08:56 PM

VipFREAK

02-16-2009, 08:56 PM

I can't believe so many people like Pidgin. It looks and performs like a high-schooler's programming final exam.

I like mine Functional not pretty... pretty ghey looking.

SynGamer

02-17-2009, 12:30 AM

BlueLobstah

02-17-2009, 01:55 AM

I don't see what the problem is with Pidgin. Sure the developers have a stick up their ass but I found a version that functions well before that happened (2.2.0). Small memory footprint and I can run on nearly any system I own, what's not to like?

I tried Digsby a while back, and that thing was quite the memory hog, not to mention no Linux version at the time. Things may have improved since then, but my first impressions weren't good.

Oktoberfest

02-17-2009, 03:11 AM

Miranda IM. I've used Trillian, Pidgin, Digsby etc, Miranda uses the least amount of memory (3MB atm, AIM, ICQ, MSN, IRC are open), can be made portable and is infinitely more customizable than the three.

hmm just installed Miranda, seems pretty cool

question: if someone adds you on MSN, does it still show a window saying someone added you and you have the option of blocking or adding the person?

Nohbdy

02-17-2009, 03:25 AM

Pidgin royally sucks but I plan to use its portable version on my flash drive when I'm at school.

I tried Digsby a while back, and that thing was quite the memory hog, not to mention no Linux version at the time. Things may have improved since then, but my first impressions weren't good.

They HAVE improved. Used to suck 50 megs but now it's down to an amazing 10MB. Greatest client ever.

And, yes, I have seen the new installer for it. Whatever pays the bills though.

mguiddy

02-17-2009, 03:44 AM

I tried Digsby a while back, and that thing was quite the memory hog, not to mention no Linux version at the time. Things may have improved since then, but my first impressions weren't good.
Wait... there still isn't a linux version right?

VioletArrows

02-17-2009, 03:51 AM

New build came out today for Trillian Astra and with Astra, 2 AIM accounts, and an MSN account connected (4 connections total) and 1 window open, Trillian is using 13MB total. Looks great, runs fast, they've improved it quite a bit over 3.1.

When did Trillian get out of alpha? Really, I liked Trillian ever since it was .7x, but from a certain point, no matter how many updates or reinstalls I did, it crashed A LOT. Like every 15 minutes. Plus they took away my one favorite feature and made it pay only. That was the last straw and went over to Pidgin, which I hated but at least it worked. I got excited for Astra, and then after about 9 months I gave up waiting for it. It's been what, over 2 years now?

No, mguiddy, they say they're still working on it.

And isn't Miranda OSX only?

CoffeeEdge

02-17-2009, 04:10 AM

And isn't Miranda OSX only?

No. Windows-only.

mguiddy

02-17-2009, 06:54 AM

No, mguiddy, they say they're still working on it.

Thats what I thought, but Blue's comment made it sound like it was out, kinda.

Sokkratez

02-17-2009, 08:23 AM

Miranda's for Windows and Linux.

SynGamer

02-17-2009, 11:14 AM

When did Trillian get out of alpha? Really, I liked Trillian ever since it was .7x, but from a certain point, no matter how many updates or reinstalls I did, it crashed A LOT. Like every 15 minutes. Plus they took away my one favorite feature and made it pay only. That was the last straw and went over to Pidgin, which I hated but at least it worked. I got excited for Astra, and then after about 9 months I gave up waiting for it. It's been what, over 2 years now?

No, mguiddy, they say they're still working on it.

And isn't Miranda OSX only?
I hit beta a month or two ago i think. I've been in the alpha for a while now so i lost track but it'll be out this year. They just reactivated Basic and Pro accounts (and features) so i'd say a couple months max. Good news, prior to this update, when there were no account limits, i was a happy customer (free), and now as a Basic user, i see no difference. I haven't explored much yet but my normal usage has been unaffected so that's good. Here's the most recent build changelog if anyone is interested;

http://blog.ceruleanstudios.com/?p=420

VioletArrows

02-17-2009, 01:30 PM

No. Windows-only.

Miranda's for Windows and Linux.

...I wast thinking of Adium. Thanks, guys.

eswat

02-17-2009, 01:44 PM

I'm probably late, but I'll throw a couple names I've tried in here.

Gaim
Pigdin
Digsby
Miranda
Adium (Mac)
Meebo (web-based)

I barely chat on yahoo/aim/or msn anymore, so just settle with Meebo. If I had to use a desktop client I'd go back to Digsby. (it's kind of slow, but it's not a memory-hog anymore)

ITDEFX

02-17-2009, 09:14 PM

Damn, I jumped on Trillian as soon as Whip mentioned it and it's been working like a charm...only I come back to this thread and see this bitching. Trillian does exactly what I want..which is to monitor multiple emails at once.

willardhaven

05-11-2009, 02:54 PM

I know this thread is a little old, but which is the best program for simple IM logs? I like to store all of my old conversations. I was using Meebo, but it's been screwing up on me lately, with network interruptions and such.

CoffeeEdge

05-11-2009, 03:31 PM

willardhaven

05-11-2009, 03:33 PM

Pidgin seems like a good bet, how does it compare to Miranda?

CoffeeEdge

05-11-2009, 03:48 PM

Pidgin seems like a good bet, how does it compare to Miranda?

Never actually used Miranda, but I think that Miranda looks hella-ugly.

Also, I don't actually use Pidgin. I use the older version, called Gaim. It suits my purposes.

VipFREAK

05-11-2009, 03:49 PM

Miss Gaim... :(

CoffeeEdge

05-11-2009, 03:53 PM

Miss Gaim... :(

Here ya go:
http://www.oldversion.com/Gaim.html

Oldversion.com is the most useful damned website. I always use it when I reinstall Windows and need to download Winamp 2.91 (http://www.oldversion.com/Winamp.html), aka the most perfect music playing program ever. I simply cannot stand any versions of Winamp newer than this (versions 3 or higher), so it's paramount that I always have 2.91 available. This is why I love Oldversion.com.

VipFREAK

05-11-2009, 03:55 PM

lol, wow, that was a bit of deja vu. We actually had this conversation on the first page. My bad.

Yeah, I'm just too lazy to install it I guess.

CoffeeEdge

05-11-2009, 04:00 PM

lol, wow, that was a bit of deja vu. We actually had this conversation on the first page. My bad.

Yeah, I'm just too lazy to install it I guess.

Hahahahaha. I hope this thread gets bumped again in August, and we repeat the same things again. :lol:

VipFREAK

05-11-2009, 04:02 PM

lol, see ya in August.

willardhaven

05-11-2009, 04:47 PM

Here ya go:
http://www.oldversion.com/Gaim.html

Oldversion.com is the most useful damned website. I always use it when I reinstall Windows and need to download Winamp 2.91 (http://www.oldversion.com/Winamp.html), aka the most perfect music playing program ever. I simply cannot stand any versions of Winamp newer than this (versions 3 or higher), so it's paramount that I always have 2.91 available. This is why I love Oldversion.com.

Oldversion.com has been one of my favorites for years, I hope it never dies. Winamp before 3.0/5.0 was great. Which Gaim version do you recommend, 1.5 or the betas?

CoffeeEdge

05-11-2009, 04:52 PM

Oldversion.com has been one of my favorites for years, I hope it never dies. Winamp before 3.0/5.0 was great. Which Gaim version do you recommend, 1.5 or the betas?

I use 1.5.

If I'm not mistaken, Gaim Beta 2.0 is actually the same thing as the initial release of Pidgin (which was actually initially released starting at version "2.0.0"), before they were forced to change the name due to legal reasons. So, since Gaim Beta 2.0 is basically Pidgin, and I don't like Pidgin, I stick with Gaim 1.5.0. :)

SynGamer

05-11-2009, 06:11 PM

Astra has a simple log system that works quite well...

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9697/27374087.png
(http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9697/27374087.png)

CoffeeEdge

05-11-2009, 07:56 PM

Trillian sucks, here's why:
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/5484/crappyprogram.jpg

I still don't understand why anyone would use it instead of Pidgin, Miranda, or any of the many other better, fully-featured, open source multi-IM clients. I just can't understand why it is so damned popular.

zewone

05-11-2009, 08:02 PM

Trillian.

KaneRobot

05-11-2009, 08:14 PM

I use Trillian and it's good. And that angers CoffeeEdge.

hordak

05-11-2009, 09:33 PM

Miss Gaim... :(

The name or the app? Because GAIM is now PIDGIN. :)

VipFREAK

05-11-2009, 09:34 PM

Yeah, pidgin sound kinda gay.

BlueLobstah

05-11-2009, 10:18 PM

Oddly enough, I never liked Gaim early on but enjoyed using it once 2.0 came out (then went to Pidgin). Right now, I'm using the fork (Carrier) which is basically Pidgin with a few extra options.

If you're on Mac, Adium (http://adium.im/) is supposed to be a really good client.