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Adium

Multi-protocol instant messaging client.

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Problems as an ICQ Client

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Contributed by: Malacoda Wednesday, July 07 2004 @ 08:43 AM PDT

Product Platform: MacOSX

Used Product For: Less than a month

This client seems to offer a lot of positives over Proteus, including the fact that it is free, where Proteus charges.

But, it seems like ICQ functionality is more of an afterthought. I have never used AIM, but it is missing things such as invisibility; it seems to offer fewer modes overall. Plus, setting modes is more difficult. I liked the menubar of Proteus, plus the keyboard shortcuts.

I may just have to shell out the dough for Proteus, which will be unfortunate, since Adium gives unmatched control over the apperance of the contact list and message window.

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Problems as an ICQ Client - ahaig

[Developer Note]: We're aware of the problem with ICQ status states; we are currently working on expanding status support and usability for ICQ as well as for other protocols which have a wide range of states beyond just "away" and "idle". I know it's an important feature to you - rest assured it's planned. :)

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Wednesday, July 07 2004 @ 09:27 AM PDT