Miranda IM Version: 0.8.13 - 1/29/2010 Rating: A lean, mean multi-protocol IM machine that's fast, free, and easy to use
Trillian Astra Version: 4.1.0.23 Official Release - 1/20/2010 Rating: A free, interoperable IM client with support for AIM, ICQ, Yahoo, MSN, and IRC
ICQ Version: 7.0 Official Release - 1/18/2010 Rating: The all new, streamlined Lite edition of ICQ with Xtraz
Pidgin (Formerly Gaim) Version: 2.6.5 - 1/11/2010 Rating: An open source, multi-protocol IM client that supports AIM, ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, IRC, Jabber, and more
AOL Instant Messenger Version: 7.1 - 11/30/2009 Rating: AOL's instant chat tool for sending free, private messages to your buddies
Yahoo! Messenger Version: 10.0.0.1102 - 11/16/2009 Rating: Yahoo's chat solution for exchanging instant messages with your friends
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
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
