Multi-Messenger in comparison - and a minus point for the half
Just yesterday, is only a new build of Digsby have been released. And I was amazed how great this thing looks like it now and what it can do. ICQ, MSN, Jabber, Facebook, Twitter. Everything! And all for free. Niente you have to pay. Does not sound bad at first until I remembered my (few months ago) made the first attempt to install the thing. The latter was actually pretty straightforward, except for the advertising that the user is "available" during the installation, disturbed. But that did nothing, checked off and completed. So why not Digbsy? Or Miranda? QIP? What then? Messenger 5 in all-round shock.
Digsby
The first time makes Digsby . Digsby has everything users need: The most commonly used protocols and links to your favorite social networking services like Facebook or Twitter. Yes, even the GMail account you can use this query, in the truest sense of the word-Multi-Messenger. Only the program is probably supposed to English, but this should not really slow down the young computer users. For all friends of visual entertainment, here's a video of everything that Digsby can.
Trillian
Trillian should be familiar to some of you. There is also a Multi-Messenger. Since the relaunch of Trillian, which is decorated now with the increases in Astra, Trillian Astra also supports a seemingly vast number of protocols. MSN, ICQ, YAHOO, AIM, IRC, or even as well as social networks like Twitter, Myspace and Facebook are the party. Actually, here left to be desired. That thing get updated very often, even in German. But unfortunately there is one thing that annoy me very much at Trillian Astra and Digsby.
IM passwords in the server cloud
Actually, Trillian and Digsby make it as something right. After my little anecdote in the above portion of this article asks the resourceful and zealous other readers (and thinkers) deal: Yes, why have not you the Moppet on your PC when it is so awesome, the answer is actually answered quickly: Both Messenger save all IM data, so your passwords to your account, depositing it in the program, in-house on the server. They created the first start of the program have an account with the manufacturer of the multi-messenger, and then links all IM accounts like ICQ, AIM and Twitter, with this one account. The data is not stored on your computer, but centrally in the network. This of course has its advantages: you can log associated with only one username and password on all accounts. For me, my passwords are still on my PC. Even if the producers promise anything encrypted to me is not so very well lie at the thought of my history or account information anywhere, on any server around. I just will not. My dates are on my PC. But do what?
Miranda
So one goes on the search for other messengers. Over time, it is in Miranda does not pass. This is an open-source multi protocol instant messenger. Even here there are no limits. Enumerate all protocols would be a bit out of place. I'm sure Miranda has what you want. Miranda has it all. But there lies the problem: Miranda has so much that it is about to look for a little layman. Installing plugins is even an experienced user difficult. I have certainly no desire to zuquälen me for hours until the installation of plugins around before I'm the messenger, as I would like to have him. So Miranda is gone for me too. If there is not much choice but to messengers.
QIP
QIP I used a very long time. I was very happy with it. QIP is simple. QIP works. Just simply chat. That's all I want. I do not want any silly games. No stupid ICQ 6 fair GUI. It is now a new version of QIP, QIP Infium be scolded. She has never liked me but. I always have the old, QIP 2005 used. The stupid thing was simply just that it only supports the AIM protocol and file transfers almost never worked.
qutIM
Funny name, great Messenger. If I did not know better I'd say qutIM is a clone of QIP. It has almost the same functions, the same appearance. Only protocols does the things. Well, there are not so many now. ICQ, Jabber, IRC and a few other Russian service (the programmer comes from Russia). In the network, the data is not stored. qutIM is ideal for me. Unfortunately, social networks are not supported. A few can be supplemented with plug-in my opinion. But since I do not use such services before a messenger, is the stuff I do not care.
I qutIM only recently in use, but I'm fairly sure I'll stay here first. Yes, even the chat histories can be imported from several IM's via the built-in history manager. For me, the QIP would not work so well. What a pity.
But I still think qutIM will be my new permanent candidate. Ultimately, yes everyone needs to know himself what he would like to use Messenger. I'm very satisfied with qutIM.
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I can only recommend the multi-messenger. It's been quite annoying to always log in as many different portals need to really stay in touch with all his friends. So I would not miss him any more! Have a look at what such a messenger to do everything. Have also been reported in at Our blog about it! Looks like it out! http://www.7mobile-blog.de/multimessenger-touchscreen-handy-instant-messenger/
LG from Hamburg
Hello ...
As I see Miranda was described as egg-laying all trades, in which only is, unfortunately, the instructions in Swedish.
times only in passing. There are also preconfigured Miranda finished packages. Of these, some are not so bad. At least in comparison to QIP but here they are much more comfortable.
I personally prefer a multi messenger Pidgin yes, although there is no Skype support for it.
Just downloaded, installed, worked, and continues to function smoothly (although there are occasionally times with short-term Hakeleien ICQ and AIM ...).
Hello!
So Miranda I must give the authors all right. It has long been very difficult to identify the "right" plug-ins and configure correctly. Since Miranda, I find the 0.8 but not so complicated. The account management has been greatly simplified, and if you have set up his first chat accounts / protocols, the thing works schonmal great.
Now it is, of course totkonfigurieren with all the great plugins that provide Klickibunti. Who does not want to, but would prefer something functional that may give it. However - I will not deny it - but some must-have plug-ins are missing in the standard package. A better message window, and better manage the history. Well, then you can already start immediately.
So and now the benefits: Miranda can open nearly every feature a possibility and it is very configurable. Take for instance a list of standard sayings will have (quick messages with one click), there is a plugin. There is a spell check, there are birthday reminders. A sophisticated spam blockers for ICQ.
Yes, most offers Pidgin. Only somehow not quite as powerful, not so very nice set ... but the encryption. Of course, Pidgin OTR is available for clients and Co. But when Miranda has contacts that can benefit both SecureIM that works even easier and more transparent than OTR.
I see already, I will eventually make its own Miranda version available that appeals to the practitioner. No frills, but a lot of possibilities. Or write to me ne good instructions.
Miranda prefabricated packages are not really bad, and easier to use enormous. For those who are unable to cope with the normal establishment of Miranda, certainly a nice alternative
Pidgin is not bad either. However, I have a feeling that they no longer keep up with the slow development (design and technical).
Hi I use Pidgig and there are probably a Skype plugin is for integrated skype with me =)