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JBuddy Messenger - 3.1.091026

Multi-protocol, cross-platform instant messaging client.

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This Version:	Not rated (0.0)
Current Version:	3.1.091026
Release Date:	2009-10-26
License:	Freeware
Downloads (this version):	353
Downloads (all versions):	32,861

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Product Description:

JBuddy Messenger is a multi-protocol, cross-platform instant messaging desktop client. JBuddy Messenger supports popular public instant messaging protocols as well as enterprise instant messaging servers and runs on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris and other Java-enabled desktop environments.

System Requirements:
JBuddy Messenger requires a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) which means it's suited to run on most modern operating systems.

Download & Deployment:
JBuddy Messenger v3.0 supports three download formats; one for each popular operating system.

JBuddyMessenger.zip - for Windows XP and Vista; extracts to a simple exe launcher
JBuddyMessenger.dmg - for Mac OS X; extracts to a simple JBuddy Messenger.app
JBuddyMessenger.tgz - for Linux, Solaris and other Unix platforms; extracts with a simple shell launch script

Free Public Instant Messaging Support:

AIM
ICQ
Windows Live Messenger (MSN)
Yahoo! Messenger

Paid License - Enterprise Instant Messaging Support:

Google Talk
XMPP / Jabber
IBM Lotus Sametime
Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS / LCS)

Paid License - Business Features:

Chat Log Browser
Chat Log Search Engine
English Spell Checker

Skins
JBuddy Messenger support several Java Look and Feel skins, which means how it looks can be customized depending on the environment and user preferences.

Buddy List Management
One of the challenges of using a multi-protocol instant messaging client is buddy list management. Often a savvy instant messaging user will have multiple screen names for many of their contacts; perhaps a work screen name and a home screen name. JBuddy Messenger v3.0 introduces Meta-Buddies (Trillian calls them Meta Contacts). A meta-buddy is an aggregation of the presence of multiple screen names under one buddy. Also, buddies groups of the same name across multiple accounts can be visually merged to simplify large buddy lists.

What's new in this version:

This release supports more operating systems and versions including Mac OS X Snow Leopard and the new Windows 7 64-bit. Many bugs have finally been fixed as well. Based on bug reports and some feedback since the v3.0 release, we have decided Microsoft Live Communications Server 2003, 2005 (LCS) and Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 (OCS) support within the JBuddy family of products including JBuddy Messenger is still at BETA level. LCS and OCS have particularly complex deployment scenarios in the enterprise and only with the help of users can we reach a mature implementation. We're getting closer!

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

Additional Requirements:

Java Runtime Environment 1.4+

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A toy - Version: 2.4.0822, 2/22/2008 10:03AM PST

VictoTronics

So many annoyances.....

My buddy list shows the groups "Contacts", "Other contacts" and "Work", and there is no way to tell it how to ignore those groups and just show me everyone. There also seems to be no way to move a buddy from one group to another.

When the program starts up it shows a small splash screen, then displays a dialog behind it. I just click on one of the buttons that sticks out from behind the splash screen, but I have no idea what I have just agreed to.

This is maybe an alpha version of a program that could conceivably be useful in a couple of years.

NOT freeware - Version: 2.4.0822, 8/27/2007 05:26AM PST

t0rus

the software is not freeware, it's a demo version, and not a great one i must add.

Freeware? I think not..... - Version: 2.2.1207, 4/15/2006 01:39PM PST

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tydalforce

Developers, please do not list something as Freeware when its not.

Freeware = free to use, no expiration, not a trial, no money expected. This is ShareWare at best.

OK Seriously, I've been looking for a replacement for AIM. I wanted to try this out. Anytime I tried to connect, I got a message about an invalid license. I thought this was freeware? It wants me to register...

Maybe I'd consider paying for it, but I couldn't even *try* it. This product is not as advertised!

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