| MSN
Messenger 6.2: The latest incarnation of this popular
messaging software has adequate video and audio quality, file
sharing and customisation features. Click
here |
| Yahoo!
Messenger 6: Possibly
the best of the bunch. It offers high quality video and audio
conferencing, a Super webcam mode andanimated characters that
move and talk to whoever you speaking to. There are a range
of games that can be played against other people. Click
here |
| AIM:
This software from AOL isn't quite as good as some
of the other options. It does have a great range of games
which can be played against opponents and it does have better
security. Click
here |
| ICQ:
This can actually integrate with AIM users, but none
of the others. It's easy to use and install. Phone support
can be added - PC to PC it's free, but a call to a landline
will cost money. Click
here |
| Trillian:
This is the only program where you can talk to people
on the other messagers. Click
here |