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Pidgin (Formerly Gaim)
Version: 2.5.8 - 6/30/2009
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An open source, multi-protocol IM client that supports AIM, ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, IRC, Jabber, and more

Miranda IM
Version: 0.8.1 Official Release - 6/26/2009
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A lean, mean multi-protocol IM machine that's fast, free, and easy to use

Trillian Astra
Version: 4.0.0.111 Beta Release - 6/23/2009
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A free, interoperable IM client with support for AIM, ICQ, Yahoo, MSN, and IRC

Yahoo! Messenger
Version: 9.0.0.2162 - 5/28/2009
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Yahoo's chat solution for exchanging instant messages with your friends

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)
Version: 7.0.3.17 Beta - 5/19/2009
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The next generation release of AOL Instant Messenger for Windows users

Meebo
3/5/2009
A new Web-based IM service that adeptly handles nearly all of the most popular IM protocols

Windows Live Messenger 2009
Version: 14.0.8064 - 2/17/2009
The next-generation MSN Messenger delivers instant access to friends via text, voice, and video

ICQ
Version: 6.5 Official Release - 11/26/2008
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The all new, streamlined Lite edition of ICQ with Xtraz

Yahoo! Messenger for Windows Vista
Version: Preview Release - 12/7/2007
Yahoo's Vista-ready chat solution for exchanging instant messages with your friends

Google Talk
Version: 1.0.0.104 - 1/4/2007
A lightweight Jabber-based instant messaging client with voice capabilities

AOL Instant Messenger
Version: 5.9.3861 - 8/5/2006
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AOL's instant chat tool for sending free, private messages to your buddies

AIM Pro
Version: 1.1.0 Official Release - 7/20/2006
AOL's Instant Messaging client with powerful communications features for busy professionals

MSN Messenger
Version: 7.5.0324 - 2/2/2006
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Microsoft's instant messaging service for sending free, private messages

MSN Messenger for Mac OS X
Version: 5.0 - 8/9/2005
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Microsoft's instant messaging service for sending free, private messages

ICQ Pro
Version: 2003b - 4/27/2004
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An automated chat agent that notifies you when your friends get on the 'net

Odigo
Version: 4.0 - 5/2/2003
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A unique IM client with a cool interface and powerful user search engine

Netscape Instant Messenger
Version: 4.1.2010 - 8/28/2000
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Netscape's instant messaging branded edition of AOL Instant Messenger