ICQ - which is the best client in your opinion? - GoFuckYourself.com

pr0 · 07-16-2008, 05:15 PM

Obviously normal icq is a huge piece of junk.

I need a good/stable icq client for windows xp.

One that keeps good history & of course receives offline messages just like normal icq.

Please post your suggestions!

Thanks

BV · 07-16-2008, 05:19 PM

i sort of like the new icq, i was using an older trillian until that pc got 2 old, i tried pidgin, it sucks, crashed all the time, i have the new icq on 2 xp machines running fine for a while now

the tabs took some getting used too

hypedough · 07-16-2008, 05:20 PM

I'm still on the 2 or 3 year old Mac version of ICQ that seems to never update.

pr0 · 07-16-2008, 05:25 PM

I've lost all my messages for the weekend/week now.

They all popped up blank.

I know what your saying BV...but I will never use ICQ's software again. So i def need a substitute.

Ayla_SquareTurtle · 07-16-2008, 05:26 PM

Hi, I messaged you a while back after you mentioned in a thread that you might have some work for me, but never heard back. Maybe mine was lost in cyberspace as well? If so, you can reach me via the addy in my sig.

PPjohn · 07-16-2008, 05:28 PM

icq 5.1 lite

GrouchyAdmin · 07-16-2008, 05:36 PM

I like kopete.

SinSational · 07-16-2008, 05:56 PM

2003b has been stable for me since....2003

pr0 · 07-16-2008, 06:00 PM

i just installed 5.1 lite, it looks like crap & its annoying

setting the preferences is 2x as hard as well so far

im about to kill it

MichaelP · 07-16-2008, 06:00 PM

Im using Adium on a Mac with great success. you might want to check if it is available for Xp

Bird · 07-16-2008, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SinSational

2003b has been stable for me since....2003

Yes!

best version

rayadp05 · 07-16-2008, 06:04 PM

I use ICQ6.

Rednax · 07-16-2008, 10:27 PM

Trillian... used to be a bit clunky, but all seems smooth these days

Spunky · 07-16-2008, 10:29 PM

It would be great if your contacts used a alternative but icq seems to be my only one

fuzebox · 07-16-2008, 10:39 PM

I've sworn by gaim for the last 9 years or so...

BigBen · 07-16-2008, 10:42 PM

2003b worked great. I use Pidgin now and am happy with it.

d-null · 07-16-2008, 10:47 PM

explain this 'pidgin' to me.... does it mean I can uninstall icq completely and it does it all by itself?

baddog · 07-16-2008, 10:47 PM

2001b FTW

Sid70 · 07-16-2008, 10:49 PM

http://qipim.com/en/

Corleone · 07-16-2008, 10:54 PM

http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/miranda_portable

you'll love it! if you dont like portable get the normal miranda

NinjaSteve · 07-16-2008, 10:57 PM

Pidgin4life (until I get bored)

CyberHustler · 07-16-2008, 11:00 PM

meebo.com FTW!!!

Sharky · 07-16-2008, 11:05 PM

I use trillian. It's not perfect, but better than ICQ. Don't go with GAIM.. fuze doesn't know what he's talking about.. lol. GAIM used to suck big time! haha

SmokeyTheBear · 07-16-2008, 11:08 PM

miranda™

Marky333 · 07-16-2008, 11:18 PM

I vote for trillian. Yes it has it's bugs but for me it works great...

brandonstills · 07-16-2008, 11:41 PM

I'm using Adium on the Mac. I'm happy with it. I haven't tried others though. I hate ICQ's client, that's for sure though.

fallenmuffin · 07-16-2008, 11:49 PM

www.pidgin.im

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 07-16-2008, 11:52 PM

Adium on my mac, GAIM on linux, and www.pidgin.im on windows

SayWhut · 07-17-2008, 02:16 AM

Adium on the mac hands down ...

fallenmuffin · 07-17-2008, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaysin

Adium on my mac, GAIM on linux, and www.pidgin.im on windows

GAIM == Pidgin

Kimo · 07-17-2008, 02:32 AM

i vote piss puppets

The Duck · 07-17-2008, 03:09 AM

I use Miranda.

CarlosTheGaucho · 07-17-2008, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SinSational

2003b has been stable for me since....2003

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bird

Yes!

best version

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBen

2003b worked great. I use Pidgin now and am happy with it.

2003b works very well for me, pretty stable

never ever tried to install anything newer after I saw the monstrosity of what they pushed, all the bullshit might be popular among 12 year olds but if you need a non annoying stable icq thing 2003b is a safe bet.

Bama · 07-17-2008, 04:08 AM

I still use 2002a build 3722

Big_D · 07-17-2008, 04:11 AM

the only thing that icq has over skype is the ability to categorize my contacts, skype should take over the industry and icq should be left to rot.....

u-Bob · 07-17-2008, 04:14 AM

<------- uses miranda

webcams_scotchie · 07-17-2008, 04:25 AM

Adium...on the Mac, it's the business

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 07-17-2008, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fallenmuffin

GAIM == Pidgin

lol shit, yeah i was reading about that just after this reply, i guess adium uses the libpurple which is what powers pidgin, so technically all 3 are the same...

Unlimited · 07-17-2008, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adultmix

http://qipim.com/en/

07-16-2008, 05:15 PM	#1
pr0 rockin tha trailerpark Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: ~Coastal~ Posts: 23,088	ICQ - which is the best client in your opinion? Obviously normal icq is a huge piece of junk. I need a good/stable icq client for windows xp. One that keeps good history & of course receives offline messages just like normal icq. Please post your suggestions! Thanks __________________ __________ Loadedca$h - get sum! - Revengebucks - mmm rebills! - webair (gotz sErVrz)

07-16-2008, 05:20 PM	#3
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07-16-2008, 05:26 PM	#5
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07-16-2008, 05:36 PM	#7
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07-16-2008, 05:56 PM	#8
SinSational Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,723	2003b has been stable for me since....2003 __________________ ICQ# 273099174 - monthly specials - 2 Month Free Credit on All Plans - 100% Referrals - chris@ for details Virtual from $14.95/month, Dedicated from $149.95/month Dual-Core Xeon > 1000GB @ $149.95 \| 1500GB @ $169.95 \| 10Mbps @ $269.95

07-16-2008, 05:19 PM	#2
BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	i sort of like the new icq, i was using an older trillian until that pc got 2 old, i tried pidgin, it sucks, crashed all the time, i have the new icq on 2 xp machines running fine for a while now the tabs took some getting used too

07-16-2008, 05:25 PM	#4
pr0 rockin tha trailerpark Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: ~Coastal~ Posts: 23,088	I've lost all my messages for the weekend/week now. They all popped up blank. I know what your saying BV...but I will never use ICQ's software again. So i def need a substitute.

07-16-2008, 05:28 PM	#6
PPjohn Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 871	icq 5.1 lite

07-16-2008, 06:00 PM	#9
pr0 rockin tha trailerpark Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: ~Coastal~ Posts: 23,088	i just installed 5.1 lite, it looks like crap & its annoying setting the preferences is 2x as hard as well so far im about to kill it __________________ __________ Loadedca$h - get sum! - Revengebucks - mmm rebills! - webair (gotz sErVrz)

07-16-2008, 06:00 PM	#10
MichaelP Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: QWEBEC Corporate Office Posts: 7,124	Im using Adium on a Mac with great success. you might want to check if it is available for Xp

07-16-2008, 06:04 PM	#12
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07-16-2008, 10:27 PM	#13
Rednax Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 162	Trillian... used to be a bit clunky, but all seems smooth these days

07-16-2008, 10:29 PM	#14
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,943	It would be great if your contacts used a alternative but icq seems to be my only one __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

07-16-2008, 10:39 PM	#15
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07-16-2008, 10:42 PM	#16
BigBen Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: scv Posts: 2,299	2003b worked great. I use Pidgin now and am happy with it.

07-16-2008, 10:47 PM	#17
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07-16-2008, 10:47 PM	#18
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	2001b FTW

07-16-2008, 10:49 PM	#19
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07-16-2008, 10:54 PM	#20
Corleone C.R.E.A.M Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 15,262	http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/miranda_portable you'll love it! if you dont like portable get the normal miranda

07-16-2008, 10:57 PM	#21
NinjaSteve Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 11,089	Pidgin4life (until I get bored) __________________ ...

07-16-2008, 11:00 PM	#22
CyberHustler Masterbaiter Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 26,177	meebo.com FTW!!!

07-16-2008, 11:05 PM	#23
Sharky Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,938	I use trillian. It's not perfect, but better than ICQ. Don't go with GAIM.. fuze doesn't know what he's talking about.. lol. GAIM used to suck big time! haha __________________ Sharky

07-16-2008, 11:08 PM	#24
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07-16-2008, 11:18 PM	#25
Marky333 Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 974	I vote for trillian. Yes it has it's bugs but for me it works great...

07-16-2008, 11:41 PM	#26
brandonstills Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 1,964	I'm using Adium on the Mac. I'm happy with it. I haven't tried others though. I hate ICQ's client, that's for sure though. __________________ Brandon Stills Industry and programming veteran [email protected] \| skype: brandonstills \| ICQ #495-171-318

07-16-2008, 11:49 PM	#27
fallenmuffin Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,170	www.pidgin.im

07-16-2008, 11:52 PM	#28
Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE MOBILE PORN: IMOBILEPORN Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tinseltown NL Posts: 16,502	Adium on my mac, GAIM on linux, and www.pidgin.im on windows

07-17-2008, 02:16 AM	#29
SayWhut Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United Blingdom Posts: 962	Adium on the mac hands down ...

07-17-2008, 02:32 AM	#31
Kimo ... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland ICQ:87038677 Posts: 11,542	i vote piss puppets __________________ ...

07-17-2008, 03:09 AM	#32
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07-17-2008, 04:08 AM	#34
Bama Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 2,727	I still use 2002a build 3722

07-17-2008, 04:11 AM	#35
Big_D CRAZY MOFUKKA Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,296	the only thing that icq has over skype is the ability to categorize my contacts, skype should take over the industry and icq should be left to rot.....

07-17-2008, 04:14 AM	#36
u-Bob there's no $$$ in porn Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: icq: 195./568.-230 (btw: not getting offline msgs) Posts: 33,063	<------- uses miranda

07-17-2008, 04:25 AM	#37
webcams_scotchie Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 117	Adium...on the Mac, it's the business __________________ brian[at]webcams.com Google:webcams.brian[at]gmail.com ICQ:498168060