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Kool IM Kool IM Alpha

84

Very Good
  • Pros
  • Lets you choose between two versions
  • Lets you log on to multiple services at once
  • Cons
  • Lacks a typing indicator and time stamp
  • No notification of new messages
Performance
PerformanceSuperior
DesignVery Good
FeaturesFair
AIMYes
MSN MessengerYes
Yahoo MessengerYes
Google TalkYes
JabberYes
ICQYes
SametimeYes
iChatNo
QQyes
Lets you access multiple services at onceYes
Requires registrationNo
Allows file transfersNo
Password encryptionYes
Message encryptionNo
Time stampNo
Typing indicatorNo
Voice and video messagingNo
Audio notification of new messagesNo
Visual notification of new messagesYes
Lets you create customized away messagesNo
Lets you customize user preferencesYes
Lets you save chat logsNo
Lets you add or delete buddiesYes
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