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Miranda IM is an open-source instant messaging software for Windows. It is a modular system which supports various protocols including AIM, Jabber, ICQ, IRC, MSN, and Yahoo.
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MSRP $0.00
Released --
Pros
- Free
- Supports a lot of protocols
- Doesn't take a lot of resources
Cons
- No video/audio chat
- Rough interface. Not as slick as more commercial programs
- Can't easily launch IRC chat
Miranda IM
0%
vs.
Pidgin
100%
MSRP $0.00
Released --
Pros
- very stable and has everything that you want.
- Allows multiple protocols such as MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, and other protocols.
- Logging is done via XML instead of having to go through the application, and typically logging in.
Cons
- Very processor intensive
- Can't do conference chats.
Miranda IM
0%
vs.
Digsby
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
Miranda IM
33%
vs.
Skype
67%
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- Mac version slow, buggy and outdated.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.
Miranda IM
33%
vs.
Windows Live Messenger
67%
MSRP --
Released --
Pros
- Allows the use of multiple chat protocols with ONE universal app
- Shared buddy lists from all contacts in one easily accesible space
- Contact message history very useful (chat logs)
Cons
- you are allways asked to go pro and pay
- No Google talk (yet?)
- No Skype compatibility
Miranda IM
50%
vs.
Trillian
50%
MSRP $0.00
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.
Miranda IM
vs.
Google Talk
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
Miranda IM
vs.
Yahoo! Messenger
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