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    Which IM program?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by dragon529, Dec 16, 2006.

  1. dragon529

    dragon529 Notebook Consultant

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    Which instant messaging program do you guys use? I used to use msn on windows and I just found out no IM programs on Mac support video conferencing (webcam) with audio and video enabled...
     
    dragon529, Dec 16, 2006
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  2. hollownail

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    hands down Adium.
    And what are you talking about no mac programs support video conferencing?
    iChat supports it just fine.

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    that is unless you are still trying to use MSN (why oh why would you want to stay with MSN anyway???)
     
    hollownail, Dec 16, 2006
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    Because most of his friends use it? that would be reason enough. I dislike MSN with passion, the interface is clumsy and it is full of ads. But I use it (its network I mean, I use Adium on OSX and Gaim on Windows and Linux) since that is what most people I know use, unfortunately. I have never even used iChat because I happen to know 0 people that use it.

    But anyways, Mercury messenger is a multiplataform Java client that is supposed to work with the webcam in MSN. Also Skype for Mac can do video. Give them a try.
     
    Wooky, Dec 16, 2006
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    Hrm, yeah, I guess thats a reason to stay. I'd make everyone move over :p

    I forgot ichat only works with aim. I like the loof/feel of it, but I have so many people on my friends lists, and ichat just removes the organization of it completely.
     
    hollownail, Dec 16, 2006
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    I use Adium for chat and then Skype for video. The video on Skype is really good.
     
    cashmonee, Dec 17, 2006
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    I use yahoo and Skype for video/audio. I don't use ichat because I can't stand aim.

    Does Adium support the major messengers without having to reinvite or readd friends?
     
    koryo, Dec 17, 2006
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    Yes, it does.
     
    cashmonee, Dec 17, 2006
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    It should allow you to import yoru friends if they're stored on the network.
    I think it can do MSN and yahoo, not sure of any others.
     
    hollownail, Dec 17, 2006
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    skype video is amazin even on my 802.11b wireless network! only minor lags and overall quality is good.
     
    easyeye, Dec 17, 2006
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