PC-Freebies

Choices of instant messenger applications have become plentiful over the past decade.  If you are looking for a clean UI and basic features including superb voice quality than look no further and try Google Talk.  This free software allows you to see real time availability and status of your friends and family online.  Send instant messages and voice chat with them with the click of the mouse.

Some stellar features of Google Talk included with this ap are:

• The ability to text chat with your friends from GMail.
• Free PC to PC voice chat.
• Send and receive voicemails.
• Unlimited file transfers with no restrictions on size.
• Email notifications directly on your desktop.

Google Talk is by far the cleanest IM application that can easily be understood by novices.  While this software isn’t the most feature complete, it does the job beautifully for rich PC voice calls and simple communications through text.

Current Version: 1.0          Installer Size: 1.53MB          DOWNLOAD LINK

The best instant messaging program for video and voice calls without a doubt is Skype.  This software uses peer to peer technology to provide the most clarity in sound calls period.  The latest version sports a larger and cleaner user interface with more customizable options available.  Skype also supports cheap PC to landline and cellular phones at incredible prices, much cheaper than the phone companies.

A few impressive features of Skype are:

• Free Skype to Skype Internet calls 24/7 anywhere in the world.
• Video calls in many sizes including full screen.
• Multiple text conversations in a main screen or several windows.
• Send SMS messages right from the Skype client.
• Forward calls to any phone when you are offline.

Skype has many impressive features with many extras also including add-ins for more functionality.  They are a low cost solution for calling phones all over the world with functions like voicemail and caller id.  A truly great piece of software.

Current Version: 4.0          Installer Size: 1.88MB          DOWNLOAD LINK

One of the best Instant Messenger clients is no doubt from Yahoo!  This product is very graphical with tons of customizable options.  Color themes and IM Environments come standard on Yahoo! Messenger with also an ability to use a wide range of Plug-ins including games, news, weather, calendar, music and radio.  Not only can you chat with your friends on the Yahoo! network, but you can also contact Windows Live people.

Yahoo! Messenger includes a wide range of features including:

• Conferencing with multiple people.
• Send SMS text messages to mobile phones.
• Chat rooms to meet new people and discuss your favorite topics.
• Send files to your buddies up to 2GB in size.
• A barrage of emoticons and avatars are available.

Due to the extensive Plug-in library that is offered, Yahoo! Messenger is by far one of the best free IM clients.  The vast tweaking ability of this software makes all users happy.  To see a complete feature set visit this LINK.

Current Version: 9.0          Snub Installer Size: 0.41MB          DOWNLOAD LINK