msn or aim? which is better

[x-scythe]

which do you think is better?

[mattmeck]

MSN for the simple reason all my family uses it, and AIm added addware to my computer when my wife installed it.

[Slayden]

screw them both, YIM > them both. 8)

[Memener]

Slayden I agree Bellsouth owns
fast and better then AOL AIM MSN ect....
also easyer to use and no BS

[xXToilet_DuckXx]

lol, ICQ for ever! or better yet, get trillian. it's got msn, icq, mirc and aim all in one. it's just confusing to configure....

[4john]

Yes,

I use AIM for my IM's,i have the latest version (Well,the BETA of the latest version) -- I can go VOICE,i can talk encrypted,i can send messages to CELLE'S!!!

I think AIM is the BEST client of them all.......

I also run ICQ also.........(I like the storing of messages if the user isnt on with ICQ)

John :)

[devn00b]

trillian > *...can have it all then

[Rogean]

I have trillian 2.0, not bad at all.

[fayzex]

I love MSN. I use AIM the most. Trillian sucks.

I love MSN because of all the features. I remember once I was transferring a file, playing a game, and chatting with the same buddy at the same time. I also like the fact that you can change your nickname to anything you want it to be, much like ICQ.

I use AIM the most because... well, everyone uses AIM. I use it with DeadAIM, so the added functionality (tabbed IM windows, no ads, etc.) are a plus. And AIM doesn't install additional software unless you misread the instructions and told it to do so. The worst it's ever done was putting a few AOL icons on my desktop, which I promptly deleted. Oh yes, now you can send/receive ICQ messages with the latest version of AIM as well.

I hate Trillian because it rubs together all sorts of different chat clients while taking away their unique flair. What you get is sort of a muddy pile of goo, which crashes every five minutes. I used Trillian Pro for a while and trashed it after a week.

I have never used YIM though, but I think I should since my main email address if a Yahoo one :roll:

[x-scythe]

aim will always own :x

[jawa21]

I wouldn't know....when I chat it's normally with BitchX :roll:

[kanechart]

trillian > *...can have it all then

n00b and i mean it :o

[Slayden]

I use AIM and YIM. AIM Only because alot of people have it.

YIM is AWSOME because i use it to play with my brother with voice chat on so we can talk, i also use the voice chat for friends i play with in EQ & in many other cases its great. + Its just like talking on the phone, only free.
Another reason is because its VERY easy and simple to send files to other people and quickly.
On top of that, its very simple detailed and fast, so it greatly reduces lag while playing EQ/ & other games that a normal IM server would. Basically no lag at all.

YIM- All the way baby.
:twisted:

[DeletedUser]

I use a messanger for messaging. If I want to talk to someone, i'll use a phone. If I want to send text messages, i'll use a computer, not a phone. If i have a phone i'll just call them.

AIM will always lead, because it's straight to the point and simple.

[Slayden]

Its easier to explain to someone how to play EQ by talking to them by voice, my being in PA and my brother being in Colorado, doesnt give my phone the erge to call him =)


AOL is also Straight to the point and simple, But I'll take cable Anyday over AOL :wink:

[Doomhead]

I would have to say neither. and damn anything else with adware or spyware!

[x-scythe]

then what do you use you talking to people online?

[Meudar]

All of them are pretty good, but I use AIM because... everyone I know uses it. I will try Trillian some time, sounds sweet :). But I dont like AOL Instant Messanger - I use gaim (gaim.sourceforge.net) One of the reasons is im on linux and the AIM beta for linux is alright, but GAIM has lots of fetures like PERL scrpits and stuff. Of course, I prefer IRC over everything, but IRC isint really IM ing unless you PM someone.

[devn00b]

A mandatory upgrade to Yahoo! Messenger may leave some users in the dark. Yahoo! is upping the ante against unauthorized use of its network as a preventative measure to ward off spam and lock down its servers. As of September 24, Yahoo! is collectively retiring support for legacy versions of its IM client on all operating systems. The end result is an ounce of prevention against spammers. But customers who access the service via popular, yet unsanctioned, clients such as Trillian and Gaim will likely find themselves disconnected. A Yahoo! spokesperson was careful to point out to BetaNews that an interruption of service via third parties was not the intent of the move, simply a byproduct of ongoing improvements to its own software.

Not all customers are affected by the changes. Only users of Yahoo! Messenger versions 5.0 or older on Windows will be forced to upgrade. Additionally, Mac versions 2.0 and older, as well as 1.02 or older for UNIX will also be phased out. Late last month Microsoft restricted access to its MSN Messenger network. As of October 15, users must be running at least Windows Messenger 4.7.2009, MSN Messenger 5, or MSN Messenger for Mac OS X 3.5 in order to access the service. Third party clients also face the looming deadline. At the time of the announcement, Microsoft spokesperson Sean Sundwall told BetaNews, "Security is now the number-one feature" - a much different tune from Redmond's initial push for industry-wide IM interoperability. Microsoft is offering third party developers recourse through a licensing program for partners. However, few details have emerged on the program's terms and conditions.

[Doomhead]

then what do you use you talking to people online?

It's called "e-mail" and "forums." I don't like people bothering me on IM. If they want to bother me, they can email me, contact through forums, or send me tells in game. This is all I need.

[x-scythe]

ahh i see