Vacancy Description:
There is an immediate opening in my life for a smart, fast, next-generation IM client that can integrate with multiple social networks, standard XMPP servers, email and POP accounts and VoIP services.
Candidates already evaluated:
Digsby: Digsby is an IM client that connects to AIM, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, Google Talk, Jabber, and Facebook Chat.
Pros:
- Can be used to manage e-mail on different networks (Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, AOL/AIM Mail, IMAP, and POP accounts).
- Integrates with social networks like Facebook (receive friend requests, etc.) and Twitter (change status).
Cons:
- Windows only (for now).
- Can’t use for VoIP phone / video calls.
WengoPhone: A SIP client that also integrates with IM networks such as Google and AIM.
Pros:
- Multi-platform (runs on Windows, Linux or Mac).
- Supports SIP.
- Support for AIM and Jabber IM accounts.
Cons:
- Can’t integrate with social networks like Facebook.
- Can’t be used to manage e-mail accounts
Meebo: A web-based service that integrates with a host of different IM and social networks, including Facebook and MySpace.
Pros:
- Web-based — no install required, and can be accessed from anywhere.
- Can connect to AIM, Yahoo, Google, MySpace, Facebook, Jabber and ICQ accounts
Cons:
- Can’t use for VoIP phone / video calls.
- Ad supported, so I get asked if I want to watch Miley Cyrus videos on occasion (who doesn’t though…)
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.