Reviews: Notes on New IM Releases, Features
Can't decide whether that hot new beta IM is worth the upgrade? Want to compare instant messengers before you decide to join up? This library features review articles on the latest IM releases, features and more.
IM Best Awards 2008 -- The Winners
Which Instant Messenger is the Best IM of 2008? In March 2008, readers of IM.About.com are invited to share their experiences on their favorite instant messengers, features and developers. In April, readers concluded the contest with a ten-day voting period to select the following winners of the 2008 IM BEST AWARDS.
Which Instant Messenger is the Best IM of 2008? In March 2008, readers of IM.About.com are invited to share their experiences on their favorite instant messengers, features and developers. In April, readers concluded the contest with a ten-day voting period to select the following winners of the 2008 IM BEST AWARDS.
IM Best Awards 2008 - Vote for Your Favorite Instant Messengers
Which Instant Messenger is the Best IM of 2008? Readers of IM.About.com are invited to share their experiences on their favorite instant messengers, features and developers.
Which Instant Messenger is the Best IM of 2008? Readers of IM.About.com are invited to share their experiences on their favorite instant messengers, features and developers.
Getting Lost in Google Lively
Google Lively, a new 3-D instant messenger, brings virtual chat to a whole new level for IM users.
Google Lively, a new 3-D instant messenger, brings virtual chat to a whole new level for IM users.
MySpaceIM vs. FacebookIM
We test both social networking giant's instant messengers to find whether MySpaceIM or FacebookIM is a better IM client.
We test both social networking giant's instant messengers to find whether MySpaceIM or FacebookIM is a better IM client.
Slow, But Pretty: Yahoo! Messenger for Vista 1.0
Reaching new aesthetic heights as an IM client, Yahoo! Messenger for Vista 1.0 Beta looks better than ever, but does not offer much else in this current test release. With rich colors, a new interface design and a little flexibility, however, Yahoo’s most recent release is enough to make any Windows Vista user salivate.
Reaching new aesthetic heights as an IM client, Yahoo! Messenger for Vista 1.0 Beta looks better than ever, but does not offer much else in this current test release. With rich colors, a new interface design and a little flexibility, however, Yahoo’s most recent release is enough to make any Windows Vista user salivate.
Five Best Plugins for AIM
With an extensive library of plugins, it is easy to overload AIM 6.8. Here are the top five best plugins for the newest AIM release so you can have the best, while keeping the client efficient.
With an extensive library of plugins, it is easy to overload AIM 6.8. Here are the top five best plugins for the newest AIM release so you can have the best, while keeping the client efficient.
Simple Program Makes MySpaceIM Dull
With few personalization options and a flat, gray box serving as a window to the open MySpace world, the no-frills MySpaceIM is less confident than expected.
With few personalization options and a flat, gray box serving as a window to the open MySpace world, the no-frills MySpaceIM is less confident than expected.
Lively AIM 6.5 Beckons to Gen Y Users: New Beta Freshens Old Messenger
New AOL Instant Messenger Version 6.5 features new capabilities popular with younger IM users, including status broadcasting, IM to cell phone integration, more personalization and a brighter color palatte.
New AOL Instant Messenger Version 6.5 features new capabilities popular with younger IM users, including status broadcasting, IM to cell phone integration, more personalization and a brighter color palatte.
The Best Instant Messenger Products
About.com's Guide to the Internet for Beginners, Paul Gil, picks his favorite instant messengers on the web.
About.com's Guide to the Internet for Beginners, Paul Gil, picks his favorite instant messengers on the web.
CNet Reviews Top IM Clients
This 2004 article compares Instant Messengers, features and other accessories.
This 2004 article compares Instant Messengers, features and other accessories.
PC World's 100 Best Products
Did your favorite instant messenger make the list of PC World's 100 Best Products of 2007? Find out in this lively article!
Did your favorite instant messenger make the list of PC World's 100 Best Products of 2007? Find out in this lively article!