YMulti Messenger (formerly Y! Multi Messenger)

Just like its name suggests, Y! Multi Messenger is an application that allows users to run multiple instances of Yahoo! Messenger (YM), and thus chat online using more than a single ID.

Y! Multi Messenger consists of a tiny executable whose setup takes only a few seconds. Also, the interface is nothing more than a simple screen that enables you to activate or disable the patch which allows the running of multiple YM instances.

This tool is designed to patch Yahoo! Messenger version 8 and above and in order to be able to allow it to work its magic, the YM application should be closed. Please note that this is a one-time operation because as soon as the patch is activated you will no longer need to run the app again.

The 'Disable Multi' button will revert any changes made by the application and you will no longer be able to run several instances of Yahoo! Messenger, as it will come back to its initial state.That's basically the whole story with Y! Multi Messenger; it is but a simple program with a plain interface that does a simple yet so useful thing. All in all, this software is definitely a must have for all those who need to stay online with more than a single Yahoo! Messenger ID.

  

YMulti Messenger allows you to run multiple instances of Yahoo! Messenger instead of only one instance.
This is perfect for those who run under several names. The patch could be easily started and disabled.
This application will allow you to easily patch and unpatch Yahoo! Messenger  versions 8 and up. The patch will let you open as many instances of YM on your pc. There is the option of removing the patch as well should you no longer need it.

Requirements:
· Yahoo! Messenger

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Facebook Messenger 2.0

Facebook Messenger 2.0

Facebook, Inc. - 482KB (Freeware)

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With Facebook Messenger you can chat with your friends from Facebook without using a browser.

You can see and respond to chats right from your desktop. Whether you're browsing other websites or using another app, you don't have to click away to stay connected.
Thanks to a notifier you will find out about new comments, photo tags and more as soon as they happen.

 

Yahoo! Messenger 11.5.0.228

Yahoo! Messenger 11.5.0.228

Yahoo! Inc - 18.48MB (Freeware)

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 Keep friends at your fingertips with the new Yahoo! Messenger:

• Easier ways to stay up to date - See more updates from your friends in the detailed Messenger list
• Show off your status - Easily add links and emoticons to your status messages
• Watch videos together - Share videos from popular sites and watch them with friends right in your IM window

Other features include:

1. Instant message with one friend, or conference in a bunch
2. Send text messages (SMS) to friends' mobile phones
3. Join a chat room to meet new friends while you discuss your favorite topics
4. Make free PC-to-PC calls and PC-to-phone calls for as low as 1¢ a minute (plus free voicemail!)
5. Use the built-in media player to watch web videos and view photos with friends
6. Show your style with emoticons, Avatars, audibles and IMVironments
7. Share securely with automatic file scanning for users of Norton AntiVirus or Internet Security 2007/2008

 

Windows Live Messenger 2011 (15.4.3555)

Windows Live Messenger 2011 (15.4.3555)

Microsoft Corporation - 1.23MB (Freeware)
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Windows Live Messenger makes it easier than ever to stay connected to the people you care about.

• Favorites and groups - Put the people you chat with most at the top of your contacts, so you easily see when they're online. Want to chat with several people in one window? Just set up a group.
• Share photos - Look at photos together, right in the conversation window. And Messenger tells you when people you know post new photos on Windows Live.
• Customize - Show off your personal style with custom scenes, animated display pictures, and signature sounds.
• Mobile and web - Using a public computer without Messenger? No problem! You can chat on the web from Windows Live Hotmail. Or, use Messenger on your mobile phone.

Get Messenger and stay in touch.

Trillian 5.1.0.19

Trillian 5.1.0.19

Cerulean Studios - 20.32MB (Freeware)

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Trillian is a fully featured, stand-alone, skinnable chat client that supports AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo Messenger, and IRC. It provides capabilities not possible with original network clients, while supporting standard features such as audio chat, file transfers, group chats, chat rooms, buddy icons, multiple simultaneous connections to the same network, server-side contact importing, typing notification, direct connection (AIM), proxy support, encrypted messaging (AIM/ICQ), SMS support, and privacy settings.

Without stealing your home page and with no other included software, pop-ups, or spyware, Trillian provides unique functionality such as:

• contact message history,
• a powerful skinning language,
• tabbed messaging,
• global status changes (set all networks away at once),
• Instant Lookup (automatic Wikipedia integration),
• contact alerts,
• an advanced automation system to trigger events based on anything happening in the client,
• docking,
• hundreds of emoticons,
• emotisounds,
• shell extensions for file transfers, and
• systray notifications.

 

Skype 5.10.0.114

Skype 5.10.0.114

Skype Technologies - 924KB (Freeware)

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Skype is software for calling other people on their computers or phones. Download Skype and start calling for free all over the world. The calls have excellent sound quality and are highly secure with end-to-end encryption. You don't even need to configure your firewall or router or any other networking gear.
Additionally it doesn't just work on Windows. Skype is also for Mac OS X, Linux and PDAs using Pocket PC, with a native look and feel for each platform. Talking, sending instant messages or even file transfers work between different platforms like a charm.

• Skype calling - Skype has all the features of an ordinary phone so it's even easier to manage your calls.
• Video calling - see who you are talking to at the same time as speaking to them.
• Add Skype and SkypeOut contacts - Add contacts who use Skype and those who use ordinary phones so you can call more people.
• Organising groups - group contacts under certain names and share them with your contacts so they can talk to them too.
• Basic chat and emoticons - when it's not convenient to call, chat or Instant Message (IM) your contacts.
• Group chat - for when it's easier to chat or Instant Message (IM) all your friends at once.
• Profile settings - change how you appear to the world and let people know a bit about you.
• Conference calling - talk to more than one friend at a time.
• Import contacts - search your address book to find friends and family that already have a Skype name and start calling them for free.
• View Outlook contacts - view and call your Microsoft Outlook® contacts quickly and directly from your Skype contact list.
• Quickfilter and Speed-Dial - find Skype contacts, recent chats and SkypeOut contacts quickly and easily, then enter their Skype name to call them back quickly.

 

Pidgin 2.10.4

Pidgin 2.10.4

Gaim - 8.90MB (Open Source)

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Pidgin is a chat program which lets you log in to accounts on multiple chat networks simultaneously. This means that you can be chatting with friends on MSN, talking to a friend on Google Talk, and sitting in a Yahoo chat room all at the same time.

Pidgin runs on Windows, Linux, and other UNIX operating systems.
Pidgin is compatible with the following chat networks out of the box: AIM, ICQ, Google Talk, Jabber/XMPP, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, Bonjour, Gadu-Gadu, IRC, Novell GroupWise Messenger, QQ, Lotus Sametime, SILC, SIMPLE, MySpaceIM, and Zephyr. It can support many more with plugins.
Pidgin supports many features of these chat networks, such as file transfers, away messages, buddy icons, custom smilies, and typing notifications. Numerous plugins also extend Pidgin's functionality above and beyond the standard features.
Pidgin integrates with the system tray on Windows.

 

Google Talk 1.0.0.104 Beta

Google Talk 1.0.0.104 Beta

Google - 1.53MB (Freeware) -      

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The Google Talk downloadable application for Windows offers many features for communicating with your friends and family.

Instant messaging - Chat with all of your Google Talk and Gmail contacts in real time.
Free PC-to-PC voice chat - You can talk to anyone else for free who's online and has the Google Talk client.
Send and receive voicemails - If the person you're calling isn't available, you can leave a voicemail.
Unlimited file transfers - Send files to your contacts. There are no file size or bandwidth restrictions.
Gmail notifications on your desktop - When you're signed into Google Talk, you'll be notified of new messages in your Gmail inbox.

AIM 7.5.12.6 old version

AIM 7.5.12.6

America Online Inc - 7.76MB (Freeware)
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The AIM® service is all about helping you keep in touch with your buddies. Whether you're sending IMs, sharing photos or doing a voice chat we want to make it better.
Features include:

• Sleek new design: New buttons, new layout, new color, new brand! Tell us what you think of our shiny gold look and the new layout.
• Profiles, profiles, profiles: Connect with your buddies like never before. Customize your profile, get updates from other social networks, and more. Now, you'll never miss an update on AIM.
• Status messages in the IM.
• :) Emoticons: You asked, we answered.
• AIM Blast: IM your friends, coworkers, or customers all at once, and all from the convenience of your Buddy List.
• More goodies: Sign in as invisible, Ctrl + F to search your Buddy List, Search the web from the IM window.

AIM 7.5.14.8

AIM 7.5.14.8

America Online Inc - 6.34MB (Freeware)

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  The AIM® service is all about helping you keep in touch with your buddies. Whether you're sending IMs, sharing photos or doing a voice chat we want to make it better.

Features include:

• Sleek new design: New buttons, new layout, new color, new brand! Tell us what you think of our shiny gold look and the new layout.
• Profiles, profiles, profiles: Connect with your buddies like never before. Customize your profile, get updates from other social networks, and more. Now, you'll never miss an update on AIM.
• Status messages in the IM.
• :) Emoticons: You asked, we answered.
• AIM Blast: IM your friends, coworkers, or customers all at once, and all from the convenience of your Buddy List.
• More goodies: Sign in as invisible, Ctrl + F to search your Buddy List, Search the web from the IM window.