ICQ vs. Skype
 

ICQ seems to be the IM of choice for AWM - I am surprised that more are not using skype, here's why:

- skype has (I think!) limitless space for contacts - no need to delete contacts if addressbook becomes too full

- with skype, you can revert to a p2p voicecall free of charge, anywhere in the world

- The new ICQ emoticons are really irritating! The skype ones are not:)

- 3 way chats with Skype no problem

- Call Landlines or Cells anywhere in the world with skype for next to nothing

You can download Skype for free at www.skype.com:pimp

choose miranda ...u will have 2 in 1

Does skype work with miranda ?

i tried skype and had a lot of problems with it going in and out during a conversation... i'll stick with ICQ or a normal phone


spaz

Skype is the shit. I'm trying to get people on it because it's good for conferencing and it encrypts the chats.

It's also nice being able to call landlines. I dont have a landline phone, just a cell so I use this. They are currently offering free US calls from within the US. Another nice option is you can get a phone number that anyone can call. I was in Paris for a month and I had a local number here in southern california and people here were able to call me over there without having to pay international costs.

Also offers new video features for MAC & PC.
Check out Skype.

I use both --but I think I prefer Skype.

I also prefer Skype! I'm not sure why more people don't jump on it.

Skype is way better than ICQ. Period.

I have had ICQ for so many years that I just can't imagine using anything else.

I only use Skype during 1on1 conversations, but anything else, esp for group chat, I use Ventrilo. Ventrilo has really nice codecs. :)

so what's wrong with msn? ^^

Skype is good...but when ICQ is one of the top ways that clients get in touch with you ....its not easy just to abandon ship on ICQ:Oh crap

Sure....there is a skype plugin for miranda

I prefer icq myself.

icq is univeral, i guess

skype all the way :thumbsup . I once had a conference going with about 8 people. Not to mention free calls to any phone # in the US.

I like ICQ but skype fucking rocks, i'm getting everyone i know addicted. Sooooo much easier than typing to people and less hassle than a phone call :pimp :GFYBand

I have always been a skype fan.

Skype is encrypted too

i use ICQ for 10 yrs and used on it,but Skypes provide u much more posibilities:)

skype sucks

so does a fleshlight but I still love both

try new miranda

I use both, they do the job

Skype is great, use it all the time and trillian for my other IM's

who likes adium? i do i do

If you think Skype sucks, you probably are using a shitty ISP and/or have a shitty connection.