Program that works with multiple IM services?

[jebfour]

I haven’t used an IM program for a LONG time, but at one point in time, I used a program that worked with multiple IM services (AIM, MSN, etc). It’s been a while and I couldn’t remember the name of this program so I did a Google search – and lots of different programs came up.

Which program do you guys prefer? It would be a big plus if it worked with Google IM. It would be an even bigger plus if it was a portable program of some kind and I didn’t need to install anything (soI could use it on the computer at the office). I have no idea if this is even possible.

Suggestions?

[McGRP01]

Trillian

[Arkayne]

Trillian

"Trillian is the ultimate Instant Messenger! It unifies your IM experience. With Trillian you can chat with users on ICQ, AIM, Yahoo Messenger, MSN, and IRC. All in one program, completely skinnable."

http://www.trillian-messenger.net/

[jebfour]

Damn, that was fast. Thanks!

[H8R]

Pidgin

http://www.pidgin.im/

[binary visions]

I don't like Trillian as much as Pidgin.

Trillian is a bit heavier on system resources and the interface is a little more overwrought. All I need is a very simple interface - a list of people online, and the ability to talk to them.

I've also tried to make a concerted effort to move towards open source/truly free programs.

[pinkshirtphotos]

ichat?

[syadasti]

Another vote for Pidgin.

[syadasti]

ichat?

No - Adium for OSX...

http://www.adiumx.com/

[jebfour]

FWIW

Went with pidgin for both the home computer and portable apps. It rocks.

Thanks!

[Transcend]

No - Adium for OSX...

http://www.adiumx.com/

Ichat doesn't do what the OP wants unfortunately.

Adium will, however it is a crashy piece of crap that can't properly do file transfers.

trillian is coming to os x shortly and has been rewritten with libpurple as the base code. I look forward to this.