Trillian etc
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:59 am
For those using Trillian and hating it (mostly the fact that you have to pay for the pro version).
I have tried Pidgin, Digsby, and Miranda.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_IM
Miranda uses the least memory (about 12k) and it is only a 4.3mb installation (compared to 26mb for Trillian). It is the most lightweight. It is also the most customizable ! ... and it supports the most protocols (even more than Trillian --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison ... ng_clients )
The download is the most stripped down basic version. If you want to soup it up, I suggest:
http://wiki.miranda-im.org/Customise
I have tried Pidgin, Digsby, and Miranda.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_IM
Miranda uses the least memory (about 12k) and it is only a 4.3mb installation (compared to 26mb for Trillian). It is the most lightweight. It is also the most customizable ! ... and it supports the most protocols (even more than Trillian --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison ... ng_clients )
The download is the most stripped down basic version. If you want to soup it up, I suggest:
- Plugins
1. tabsrmm, and
2. Popup plus, and
3. Modern Contact List - Themes (for "Modern contact list")
1. Aero Bliss mod 4, or
2. xpkaqua - Skin (for "Popup plus")
1. Milk, or
2. Vista Aero Glass
http://wiki.miranda-im.org/Customise