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This report was started
December 13, 2007 at 8:27 pm by
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September 17, 2009 at 9:46 am by
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Released --
Pros
- Integrates with Gmail
- Unlimited file transfers
- Uses XMPP protocol so it compatible with many Third-Party applications
Cons
- Currently NO message encryption
- Official stand alone application does not support Group chat
- Lackluster interface and design.
ICQ
0%
vs.
Google Talk
100%
MSRP $0.00
Released August, 2003
Pros
- easy to use
- clear audio quality
- Available on Mac, Linux and Windows
Cons
- can be a resource hog
- High Quality Video requires a fairly powerful computer
- causes MS Outlook 2003 to freeze occasionally
ICQ
0%
vs.
Skype
100%
MSRP $0.00
Released --
Pros
- customizable through third party tools such as apatch and Messenger Plus!
- Free
- lots of features
Cons
- Not compatible with ICQ.
- Mac version slow, buggy and outdated.
- Requires registration with MSN.
ICQ
20%
vs.
Windows Live Messenger
80%
MSRP --
Released --
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is a free, advertisement-supported proprietary instant messaging and presence computer program which uses the OSCAR instant messaging protocol and the TOC protocol. It was released by AOL in May of 1997. It is one of the most popular instant message programs in the United States. Stand-alone official AIM client software...
ICQ
vs.
AOL Instant Messenger
MSRP --
Released --
Pros
- Clean design, tends to use less visual space than other IMs
- Freeware
- Very popular, almost everyone have account on Yahoo!
Cons
- Crashes a lot on the Mac platform
- Ads included, more data
- Google Talk not supported
ICQ
vs.
Yahoo! Messenger
MSRP --
Released --
Pros
- has relatively many features
- aPatch can customize messenger heavily, remove ads
- Minimal Interface, no clutter, low memory usage
Cons
- not many features
- slow file transfers (aren't peer-to-peer)
- ads
ICQ
100%
vs.
Windows Messenger
0%
Reviews
September 17, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- The first widely used Internet instant messaging program
Cons
- ICQ is often used for distribution of unwanted advertisement and spam.
- It is not possible to cancel or delete an ICQ account.
- Pressure on alternative clients.
- The ICQ use is in decline
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