What instant messenger do you use
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We are using different IM's for our staff leasing business. We have been using icq, skype, aim, msn and gtalk when talking to our clients.
AIM is fine as most people use it, and you need to be available for your clients.
My only gripe with AIM is that it needs to be on its own PC. Or on a little used PC. As popup windows always get in the way. Ever be in email and you're typing something and the AIM window pops up and you've written 3-4 words into AIM? Ever hit ENTER not even realizing it, and you're sending a client "I'll be home for dinner at 5, love you"?
lol
Not saying I did that, just asking.
My only gripe with AIM is that it needs to be on its own PC. Or on a little used PC. As popup windows always get in the way. Ever be in email and you're typing something and the AIM window pops up and you've written 3-4 words into AIM? Ever hit ENTER not even realizing it, and you're sending a client "I'll be home for dinner at 5, love you"?
lol
Not saying I did that, just asking.
I mostly use AIM but always have Skype running as well. I'd say 95 percent of people in this industry use one or the other. I used to leave MSN and Yahoo Messenger open, but now I figure that they can use the instant messaging services that everyone else uses if they really need to contact me.
Skype first and foremost. By far the best messaging/voip client. There are usually a few conference chat dialogues going between different groups of people and Bofu's often rambling on about something on the mic.
I also have MSN always running and will turn on AIM/ICQ if I really need to talk to an AM or someone in adult.
I also have MSN always running and will turn on AIM/ICQ if I really need to talk to an AM or someone in adult.
I'm on AIM almost always.
I only use Skype when I'm expecting a call, otherwise I don't even have it on.
I only use Skype when I'm expecting a call, otherwise I don't even have it on.
is AIM showing some problemS? I cannot rest my pass nor can I make a new account. odd.
Are they aware about this problem?
Are they aware about this problem?
Wow something from AOL that sucks, big surprise.
Can someone please explain to me why so many peeps in this industry use AIM?
I fuckin hate AOL, they have been crap since they first started. I've always considered them the ISP for idiots and noob's. The only good thing about AOL in my opinion, is the guaranteed idiots/users to buy my shit.
Why would so many people that should know better, use anything related to AOL?
As best as I can tell, much like ICQ and the porn biz, tradition and resistance to change.
Anyone use the in browser client meebo? It's really handy when your at the library and what not.
AIM is the only good service put out by AOL, especially if you're using through Adium or one of the other "all-in-one" clients.
Have used AIM for the past 12+ years, probably one of the most reliable pieces of software I've ever used. I use AIM 5.9 (which is quite old) because it's fast and I can adhack it.