If you're sick of hopping from one chatware program to another, looking for the perfect mix of video, audio, and text socializing, CamFrog might be what you're looking for.
The chat rooms feature everything from music lessons to sign language to non-English chatting, and integrating video, audio, and text components are a great leap forward for chat communities since a Webcam is not a requirement. Be warned, though: There's also a slew of X-rated chat rooms--this is not a program that kids should use without supervision.
The interface should be familiar to anyone who has used any messaging software. You can create your own chat room and password-protect it, and the Contacts list has a section for favorite rooms and one-click contact adding, user searching, and profile management. New in Version 5 is high-resolution video support, interface tweaks, and the ability to send little "virtual gifts" to both friends and anonymous recipients that borders on the annoying.
Cautious users should note that the install includes several toolbars and a Weather Channel widget, which you can opt out of. Despite those drawbacks, if you're looking for a well-trafficked video chat program that serves a diverse community, CamFrog is cool place to land.
Camfrog Video Chat allows you to join real streaming video chat rooms where you can hear, see, and chat with many people at a time. Instant message a user to get to know them before you Webcam chat, and add them to your contact list. This videoconferencing software also works behind most firewalls and routers. Camfrog Video Chat allows multi-user videoconferencing where you can join a room with up to 1000 users and just click a user name to begin seeing someone. Press the 'talk' button to talk to the entire room with audio. The video chat rooms are hosted by broadband users who are running the Camfrog Video Chat Room Server software so any user can set up their own multi-user video conference for other users to join. No Webcam is required to see people, but some rooms might not allow users without Webcams. Camfrog Video Chat is optimized for broadband users so it has fast video.
Version 5.3.215 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
What's new in this version:
- Typing @nickname links to the Camfrog user profile.
- Longer custom status messages.
- Bug fixes to prepare for new server version.
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Digsby, IM, email and Social networks in one easy to use application.
Instant Messaging - digsby is a multiprotocol IM client that lets you chat with all your friends on AIM, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, Google Talk, and Jabber with one simple to manage buddy list.
Email Notifications - digsby is an email notification tool that alerts you of new email and lets you perform actions such as 'Delete' or 'Report Spam' with just one click.
Social Networking - digsby is a social networking tool that alerts you of events like new messages and gives you a live Newsfeed of what your friends are up to.
Version 38 onwards is a stub installer that includes numerous toolbars etc., we recommend you do not install these.
- File Size:3.94M
- License:Freeware
- Released:Aug 27, 2009
- OS Support:Windows XP/2003/Vista
- Plugins:Unknown
- Publisher:dotSyntax
* Fixed a bug that caused Digsby to not show the Facebook Chat buddy list due to a protocol change
* Fixed a bug that caused Digsby to not log in to LinkedIn due to a protocol change
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Introducing MailWasher, a leader in anti spam software, the easiest way to check and manage your e-mails before you download them.
MailWasher is free to use and won't ever expire.
Use this powerful anti spam software, a reliable spam blocker, that will effectively stop email spam. Discover the safe way to stop unwanted e-mails before they get to your computer.
No gimmicks here, it is so easy to set up and use that you'll be managing your email like a pro in seconds. It can even be used as an effective privacy tool.
- Delete unwanted e-mails before you download the whole message.
- Blacklist any e-mails you bounce back get their senders details put on the blacklist for easy removal if they come back.
- Add your friends email addresses to MailWasher and they will always be recognised. You can even hide your friends from the screen so the spam is easy to recognise.
- Easily preview the message in your email to see what the sender has to say before downloading it. Just double click on the message.
- Bounce back unwanted e-mails so it looks as if your email address is not valid.
- File Size:8.66M
- License:Freeware
- Released:Jun 20, 2009
- OS Support:Windows 9x/2000/XP/2003/XP64
- Plugins:None
- Publisher:MailWasher
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Spamihilator works between your E-Mail client and the Internet and examines every incoming E-Mail. Useless spam mails (Junk) will be filtered out. This process runs completely in the background.
The new Learning Filter (Bayesian Filter) uses the rules of Thomas Bayes (English mathematician, 18th century) and calculates a certain Spam-Probability for every E-Mail. You can train this filter! So it will know your messages even better than you. Hence the recognition rate will continuously increase.
In addition Spamihilator uses a Word-Filter, that searches messages for known keywords.
Of course, Spamihilator supports Plugins. These useful additional filters protect your system against annoying spam mails.
The program works with almost every E-Mail client, such as Outlook 2000/XP/2003/Express, Eudora, Mozilla, Netscape, IncrediMail, Pegasus Mail, Phoenix Mail, Opera, etc...
- File Size:1.86M
- License:Freeware
- Released:Dec 24, 2008
- Downloads:736 (All versions: 1880)
- OS Support:Windows (All Versions)
- Plugins:None
- Publisher:Michel Kramer
* More shortcut keys have been added.
* Icons have been added to the menu.
* Toolbars are fully customizable now. They can even be hidden completely.
* Added possibility to move and hide list view columns.
* Added option to switch between Recycle Bin and Training Area via the shortcut button. The Recycle Bin window will be closed when the Training Area is opened and vice versa.
* The list view will gain keyboard focus again when the view message window has been closed.
* Improved sorting.
Link filter
* Added effective top level domain handling. So, links like test1.co.uk, test2.co.uk and test3.co.uk will not be merged to co.uk anymore.
General
* Added possibility to reset all answers to message boxes.
* Added language detail window with estimation about a language file’s quality.
* Added support for the IMAP FETCH RFC822 command.
Fixed bugs
* Messages will be premarked even when the Training Area is already open.
* Fixed display of the column sort icon in the Recycle Bin and Training Area under Vista.
* Updating the DCC Filter configuration file will not cause the installer to stall anymore.
* The last seen timestamp in the Link Filter’s list of links will be updated correctly now
* Fixed a bug in the link filter that did not display the last seen date immediately when a new link was added manually.
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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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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