Tell me how to enable video encryption between iChat on Leopard and AIM on Windows XP. [more inside]
posted by trouserlouse on Jul 9, 2008 - 1 answer

Where can I find statistics on the number of users for different instant messaging networks (aim, yahoo, google talk, icq, msn and so on) over time? [more inside]
posted by nolnar on May 7, 2008 - 1 answer

Need help finding a quick and easy instant messaging (IM) program. [more inside]
posted by mr. creosote on Jan 1, 2008 - 21 answers

So, now I want to dump AOL Instant Messenger, and convince all of my friends and relatives to do the same. I want something that isn't too fly-by-night, so I can be sure it'll last, and it's gotta have a little higher usability-quotient than I recall ICQ ever having. Ease of use on-par with AIM (so non-tech-savvy family can install it and set it up) is important, too. Any suggestions?
posted by Plutor on Mar 13, 2005 - 26 answers

Instant messaging across different networks. Is it possible? [mi] [more inside]
posted by karmaville on Aug 17, 2004 - 6 answers

Is there a free service that will send me IM's via AIM when there's breaking news? ABC does mail alerts but they aren't "breaking" by the time I read them. How about weather alerts too?
posted by smackfu on Jul 8, 2004 - 10 answers