Miranda IM is a multi protocol instant messenger client for Windows. Miranda IM uses very little memory and is extremely fast. It requires no installation and can be fitted on a single floppy disc. Its powerful plugin system makes Miranda IM very flexible. Only the most basic features are built in, but there are currently more than 350 free plugins available for download that allows users to extend the functionality of Miranda IM.
Available Protocols
- ICQ
- AIM
- MSN
- Jabber
- Yahoo
- IRC
- Gadu-Gadu
- Tlen
- Netsend
- File Size:1.64M
- License:Freeware
- Released:Sep 15, 2009
- Downloads:152 (All versions: 3838)
- OS Support:Windows 2000/XP/NT/Vista
- Plugins:None
- Publisher:Miranda IM
* Performance improvements with network logging disabled
* AIM: Added send directory ability
* MSN: Added ability to transfer all files in a directory
* MSN: Use protocol username for chat names in contact list
Bugfixes
* Fixed possible crash in the file transfer window while scrolling
* Fixed file transfer resume
* AIM: AIM 7 is now detected
* AIM: Improved file transfer support
* Jabber: Ignored the “Manual host” setting during the account registration
* MSN: Fixed chats with IM Control users
* MSN: Auth request reason is now displayed
* MSN: Fixed deletion of contact from Hotmail address book
* MSN: Fixed avatar sending on chat session
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KishKish SAM is a simple voice answering machine for Skype users.
When you are away from your PC and there is no one to answer your incoming Skype calls, KishKish SAM will pick up the call, play a greeting message and the "all-time classic beep", so the calling party will leave a voice recorded message.
Now SAM does even more!
- SAM can record all your Skype conversations for your business needs or for later reference.
- You can check the stress level in the voice of the caller in these recorded conversation and detect lies.
- File Size:2.71M
- License:Freeware
- Released:Apr 03, 2007
- Downloads:1744 (All versions: 1893)
- OS Support:Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/XP64/Vista64
- Plugins:None
- Publisher:KishKish.com
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Thunderbird is a great email client from the same people who brought you the Firefox browser.
Thunderbird gives you IMAP/POP support, a built-in RSS reader, support for HTML mail, powerful quick search, saved search folders, advanced message filtering, message grouping, labels, return receipts, smart address book LDAP address completion, import tools, and the ability to manage multiple e-mail and newsgroup accounts.
- Full-Featured Email
- Junk Mail Filters
- Anti-Phishing Protection
- Advanced Security
- Automatic Updates
- File Size:6.56M
- License:Open Source
- Released:Aug 21, 2009
- Downloads:1371 (All versions: 22827)
- OS Support:Windows (All Versions)
- Plugins:None
- Publisher:Mozilla Organization
* Compromise of SSL-protected communication
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Google Talk is a simple and free way to talk with and send instant messages to your friends. Like Gmail, Google Talk uses Google's innovative technologies to help people communicate more effectively and efficiently. Think of it as Google's approach to communications.
Google Talk is easy and intuitive to use. All you need to make free calls is an Internet connection, a microphone, and a speaker. After you download Google Talk, sign in with your Gmail username and password. Invite your friends to download Google Talk, and once they do, you'll be able to talk or IM with them instantly.
File Size: 1.53M
License: Freeware
Released: Jan 05, 2007
Downloads: 21454 (All versions: 21670)
OS Support: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/XP64/Vista64
Plugins: None
Publisher: Google
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You can now use Google Talk with Microsoft's new Windows Vista operating system.
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Use Yahoo! Messenger to call and talk over the Internet just like you're on the phone. All you need is a headset, or a microphone and speakers. It's that easy - just click the Call button. If no one's there, leave a voicemail!
You can also get much better sound quality than regular phone lines. Try it out - you and your friends will really hear a difference.
Find, add, share friends... It's easier than ever to add and invite friends to Messenger. You can even send your contact information to a friend's Address Book.
- File Size:15.82M
- License:Freeware
- Released:Aug 26, 2009
- Downloads:22532 (All versions: 385075)
- OS Support:Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/XP64/Vista64
- Plugins:None
- Publisher:Yahoo! Inc
With MSN Messenger you can chat online instantly in real time with friends, family and colleagues. It's faster than e-mail, more discreet than a phone call.
Chat using a webcam, send text messages to mobile phones, and express yourself instantly online in real time with new, cool emoticons.
MSN Messenger looks like you! Sign in with your own picture, create your own emoticons, and represent yourself with new, cool backgrounds!
- File Size:1.09M
- License:Freeware
- Released:Feb 13, 2009
- Downloads:546070 (All versions: 1108633)
- OS Support:Windows XP/2003/Vista/XP64/Vista64
- Plugins:None
- Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
* A new revamped and refined user interface to follow suite with the rest of the Windows Live Wave 3 design. Many functions have been merged and many unnecessary buttons removed.
* Display pictures have been moved over to the left side of conversation windows.
* The ability to set your own "Scene", by customizing the background image and color of the contact list.
* Conversation windows display the contact's particular "Scene" instead of your own for improved contact identification and window management.
* A new "Groups" feature, which allows you to create a never ending group conversation between select contacts (via invitation), which can be initiated at any time.
* Groups have been renamed to "Categories" to make way for this feature (see above).
* Newly redesigned and more easily identifiable status icons which now resemble small gems, rather than the previous "Messenger Buddy" icons.
* Now uses the standard window frame (Windows Vista users only) in accordance with the Windows Vista UX Guidelines.
* A new default "Favorites" Category, in which you can place your favorite contacts for easy access to them and additional details about those contacts at the top of your list.
* New Photo Sharing utility which allows contacts to quickly and easily browse photos together.
* "What's New" section at the bottom of the contact list to quickly outline recent contact updates, such as a new personal message, new display picture, or updates to their Windows Live Spaces.
* "Be right back", "Out to lunch" and "On the phone"/"In a call" statuses have been removed and the "Online" status has been renamed as "Available".
* New colored borders which appear around display pictures to quickly display the currently set status of that contact.
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