do you use any Instant Message.

[SteveColes]

While vB provides an interface to several IM services, I would like to find out if there are any that are more prevalent than others. This info might lead to some new services on this site.

 

[ptt49er]

I use AIM for almost everything. But most services are now allowing you to cross communicate with other services. (I.E. I actually use gmails IM service w/ my AIM log in info.)

 

[Glennbear]

I have used Yahoo IM for many years. I understand they now have interoperability with other services but I have not tried that function yet. They recently started allowing IM access from a user's Yahoo mail page but I think that is still in the testing stage. :wsmile:

 

[ScottM]

Another AIM user here.

 

[WoodWrangler]

Yes and no. At work yes, but personal no. MSN messaging.

Personally, I don't think it would add value to NCWW. Just a distraction. I could probably think of better site improvements (like easier way to insert photos).

When I am using it, I just use a universal client called Pidgin. http://www.pidgin.im/

 

[Sandy Rose]

I use Yahoo IM for personal and business use.

 

[froglips]

+1 for pidgin

Which I use primarily for Yahoo Messenger, followed by Google and dash of AOL.

Jim

 

[Trent Mason]

I use gmail IM. I don't like MSN or Yahoo because you have to download the software (or at least you used to). As far as NCWWer goes, I'm with Jeremy. I don't think it would add a lot of value to the site. I think it would be more of a distraction. A lot of the time, I barely have time to read the posts without getting interupted by phone calls, etc. Maybe if you could turn it on or off, it might work. :icon_thum

Trent

 

[froglips]

Steve, could you put a link or some detail on what this service would look like?

Jim

 

[SteveColes]

Yes and no. At work yes, but personal no. MSN messaging.

Personally, I don't think it would add value to NCWW. Just a distraction. I could probably think of better site improvements (like easier way to insert photos).

When I am using it, I just use a universal client called Pidgin. http://www.pidgin.im/

Relax:rotflm:I promise I know which major enhancements are first priority.:gar-La;

 

[Rob]

I use Yahoo and aim. Connected with Trillian.

 

[SteveColes]

Steve, could you put a link or some detail on what this service would look like?

Jim

Jim, this isn't any service, certainly nothing I can show. I'm just thinking a bit

 

[DavidF]

MSN Messenger, now called Windows live messenger.

 

[rcflyer23]

MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, AOL you name it I have probably used it. I have used all the different clients.. Currently my main one is MSN due to work and working with Consultants.

 

[kirkpj01]

I use Pidgin as well... For work I have multiple customers so I have an account with who they are confortable.... MSN, AOL, Yahoo and GTalk....

 

[erasmussen]

Icq the rest have too much baggage with them

 

[Bas]

Google Talk and Lotus Sametime.

 

[jlwest]

Personally I do not like IM. We have enough in our world already with cell phones, computers, ect. Instand gratification is not necessarily good. We have enough so we don't need it here. Just my opinion.

Jeff

 

[Kyle]

windows live

 

[woodArtz]

Yahoo and Skype... for work.