Instead of Trillian - is there any other programs that can run AOL Instant Messenger?

Question

I downloaded Trillian - and I love Trillian but for some reason I can't get it to make a desktop link... it has the install link and that is all. I have to INSTALL it everytime I want to use it. Is there any other programs besides that - that I can use AOL Instant Messenger on?

Thanks.

Answer 1

http://pidgin.im/download



or



http://www.meebo.com

Answer 2

There are many others. You might try a Google or Yahoo! search for "Multi-Platform Instant Messenger" and see what you get. Here are my suggestions:



First, I would suggest Pidgin, which used to be Gaim. It is an extremely popular Instant Messenger, its customizable, and on top of all that, it's Open Source. I've used Pidgin and, personally, it's my favorite client to date.

http://www.pidgin.im



There's also Digsby. While I haven't actually used Digsby yet, it seems that it's quite the hit. It implements Instant Messaging platforms, like AIM, MSN, etc., while also connecting users via social networking, such as MySpace and Facebook. Be aware, however, that Digsby is still a newer program and may still have a couple of bugs.

http://www.digsby.com



Also, there's an article on lifehacker that compares five popular Instant Messaging programs. Pidgin and Digsby are included in the list, but you still might want to check it out.

http://lifehacker.com/375391/five-best-instant-messengers

Answer 3

I use a similar program called Pidgin.

http://www.pidgin.im/



It works for all of these:

* AIM

* Bonjour

* Gadu-Gadu

* Google Talk

* Groupwise

* ICQ

* IRC

* MSN

* MySpaceIM

* QQ

* SILC

* SIMPLE

* Sametime

* XMPP

* Yahoo!

* Zephyr

Answer 4

Pidgin.



Open source and runs on a lot of operating systems.



Free, and runs great :)



http://www.pidgin.im/

Answer 5

Pidgen



Really good and wide compatibility.... google it for info

Answer 6

Ebuddy massenger



you can download it from ebuddy.Com

you can use it in your mobile,also.