Instant Messengers

Microsft Releases Windows Live Messenger Beta 1

Microsoft have released beta 1 of it’s Windows Live Messenger, the future replacement of the highly successful MSN Messenger software. Microsft recently announced a partnership with MCI to offer VoIP phone calls through a future version of MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger. Details on the beta are scattered, but certain features have [...]


Google To Add VoIP To Google Talk Client

Reports suggest that Google are planning on integrating a VoIP service into their recently released Google Talk instant messenging client. While these rumours are nothing solid at this stage, it would make sense for Google to get into the VoIP marketplace.
Google have recently been buying up large amounts of dark fibre for unknown purposes. [...]

Jabber Messenger 3.1 Out Now

Jabber have announced that version 3.1 of their Jabber Messenger software is now available for download for Microsoft Windows. This release provides a major progression from previous versions, adding interoperability with AIM, web conferencing capabilities and VoIP.
Users can now chat with others on the AIM network, add each other to buddy lists and partake [...]