chat/messenger programs

drewm · 18th August 2002, 9:37 AM

being new to chat programs i would like some advice on the best/secure chat/messenger programs.
i have been using msn & trillian( i am guessing that trillian uses the msn network)and i have also been playing around with roger wilco but i find that if you have three or more people with r/wilco it becomes rather confusing and people just talk over each other.
my main function for this type of program would be to talk to friends o/s
& online games.
any suggestions would be appreciated.

regards drew

Chazza · 18th August 2002, 12:07 PM

MSN is very secure (well except for an exploit that was found a few months ago with IE). Users cannot get your IP address unless you agree to transfer files or have a voice chat.

ICQ is probably the most unsecure.

I recommend MSN. It does everything you need, with a simple no bullshit interface. Because your using Trillian, that just makes it better.

drewm · 18th August 2002, 1:05 PM

thanks for the quick responce chazza.
i was little concerned with msn as the local pc tech has rather a strong dislike for msn as he seems to think it is rather prone to security problems?
the only real issue i have had with msn is the busy times.(4-7pm kids i guess)
whats the advantage with trillian, has it more security than messenger & can you still have a voice conversation as i have not found that option.

regards drew

SpeedFreak · 18th August 2002, 1:26 PM

trillian is great - all in one and very secure

it takes some getting used to IMHO

18th August 2002, 9:37 AM	#1
drewm Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: MORNINGTON PENINSULA Posts: 53	chat/messenger programs being new to chat programs i would like some advice on the best/secure chat/messenger programs. i have been using msn & trillian( i am guessing that trillian uses the msn network)and i have also been playing around with roger wilco but i find that if you have three or more people with r/wilco it becomes rather confusing and people just talk over each other. my main function for this type of program would be to talk to friends o/s & online games. any suggestions would be appreciated. regards drew

18th August 2002, 12:07 PM	#2
Chazza Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,112	MSN is very secure (well except for an exploit that was found a few months ago with IE). Users cannot get your IP address unless you agree to transfer files or have a voice chat. ICQ is probably the most unsecure. I recommend MSN. It does everything you need, with a simple no bullshit interface. Because your using Trillian, that just makes it better. __________________ Chazza

18th August 2002, 1:05 PM	#3
drewm Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: MORNINGTON PENINSULA Posts: 53	re msn thanks for the quick responce chazza. i was little concerned with msn as the local pc tech has rather a strong dislike for msn as he seems to think it is rather prone to security problems? the only real issue i have had with msn is the busy times.(4-7pm kids i guess) whats the advantage with trillian, has it more security than messenger & can you still have a voice conversation as i have not found that option. regards drew

18th August 2002, 1:26 PM	#4
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