Trillian Astra Version: 4.1.0.15 Beta Release - 10/30/2009 Rating: A free, interoperable IM client with support for AIM, ICQ, Yahoo, MSN, and IRC
Miranda IM Version: 0.8.9 - 10/22/2009 Rating: A lean, mean multi-protocol IM machine that's fast, free, and easy to use
Pidgin (Formerly Gaim) Version: 2.6.3 - 10/21/2009 Rating: An open source, multi-protocol IM client that supports AIM, ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, IRC, Jabber, and more
Yahoo! Messenger Version: 10.0.0.542 Beta Release - 9/30/2009 Rating: Yahoo's chat solution for exchanging instant messages with your friends
AOL Instant Messenger Version: 7.0.13.4 - 9/6/2009 Rating: AOL's instant chat tool for sending free, private messages to your buddies
Windows Live Messenger Version: 14.0.8089.726 - 8/20/2009 The next-generation MSN Messenger delivers instant access to friends via text, voice, and video
Meebo 3/5/2009 A new Web-based IM service that adeptly handles nearly all of the most popular IM protocols
ICQ Version: 6.5 Official Release - 11/26/2008 Rating: The all new, streamlined Lite edition of ICQ with Xtraz
Yahoo! Messenger for Windows Vista Version: Preview Release - 12/7/2007 Yahoo's Vista-ready chat solution for exchanging instant messages with your friends
Google Talk Version: 1.0.0.104 - 1/4/2007 A lightweight Jabber-based instant messaging client with voice capabilities
AIM Pro Version: 1.1.0 Official Release - 7/20/2006 AOL's Instant Messaging client with powerful communications features for busy professionals
MSN Messenger Version: 7.5.0324 - 2/2/2006 Rating: Microsoft's instant messaging service for sending free, private messages
MSN Messenger for Mac OS X Version: 5.0 - 8/9/2005 Rating: Microsoft's instant messaging service for sending free, private messages
ICQ Pro Version: 2003b - 4/27/2004 Rating: An automated chat agent that notifies you when your friends get on the 'net
Odigo Version: 4.0 - 5/2/2003 Rating: A unique IM client with a cool interface and powerful user search engine
