stupid #$%! msn
July 21, 2005 3:17 PM Subscribe
Why does my MSN Messenger for Mac 4.0.1 on my ibook keep signing me off every bloody five minutes? And are there any better IM programs I can use?
Adium is a great (free!) multi-protocol app I use alongside iChat (for all the other services aside from AIM).
posted by mathowie at 3:23 PM on July 21, 2005
posted by mathowie at 3:23 PM on July 21, 2005
Adium kicks ass... and it's still in beta... I can't wait until it's a whole 1.01!
posted by silusGROK at 3:28 PM on July 21, 2005
posted by silusGROK at 3:28 PM on July 21, 2005
Another vote for Adium. Terribly customizable, too.
Also, you might want to check your connection. I used to have the same problem with a waivering wireless signal.
posted by blueneurosis at 3:30 PM on July 21, 2005
Also, you might want to check your connection. I used to have the same problem with a waivering wireless signal.
posted by blueneurosis at 3:30 PM on July 21, 2005
I prefer Proteus, although the developers are slow-ass, it does have a searchable history, which is a deal-breaker for me.
posted by bonaldi at 3:49 PM on July 21, 2005
posted by bonaldi at 3:49 PM on July 21, 2005
I use Adium for the multi-protocol goodness, but the MS client worked fine for me when I did use it so you may have a bigger problem.
posted by smackfu at 4:20 PM on July 21, 2005
posted by smackfu at 4:20 PM on July 21, 2005
bonaldi, Adium allows you to search your logged conversations, albeit only one contact at a time...
posted by mzurer at 4:23 PM on July 21, 2005
posted by mzurer at 4:23 PM on July 21, 2005
In case this pile-on wasn't thorough enough... I also use Adium.
posted by mosch at 4:41 PM on July 21, 2005
posted by mosch at 4:41 PM on July 21, 2005
Adium here, too. I use it for MSN, AOL (iChat), and Yahoo.
posted by pmbuko at 4:48 PM on July 21, 2005
posted by pmbuko at 4:48 PM on July 21, 2005
I like Adium but the current version is pretty buggy as it's undergoing a significant overhaul which has introduced some annoying problems. Fire works very well, though it has somewhat fewer features.
Adium uses slightly less memory than Fire, and just a shade more CPU time.
Try both and see which one you like.
posted by majick at 7:30 PM on July 21, 2005
Adium uses slightly less memory than Fire, and just a shade more CPU time.
Try both and see which one you like.
posted by majick at 7:30 PM on July 21, 2005
Yes, Adium. It's lovely.
posted by armoured-ant at 11:33 PM on July 21, 2005
posted by armoured-ant at 11:33 PM on July 21, 2005
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posted by Rothko at 3:19 PM on July 21, 2005