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Trillian (google it) has been a big winner for me for a very long time. It connects to AIM, ICQ, MSN, and Yahoo messenger at the same time, and makes it much easier to use one program than four bloated, adware-stuffed corporate releases. Trillian basic is free, and it's good enough for me. Trillian Pro looks to be a good upgrade if you're looking to pay for the extra features that it gives you. Definitely have a look.

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