Publisher's Description
From Zion Software, LLC:
JBuddy Messenger is a cross-service, cross-platform IM client for J2SE compliant Java enabled PCs, Macs and devices. JBuddy Messenger supports AIM, ICQ, MSN Messenger and Yahoo Messenger on all the major operating systems including Windows 98, NT, 2000, XP, Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris, OS/2, etc. In addition to supporting the major public IM services, JBuddy Messenger supports Zion's enterprise IM solution - JBuddy Message Server. Future enhancements of JBuddy Messenger are already in development to provide a rich set of enterprise IM features. JBuddy Messenger is available as a free demo download. Two types of installation are supported: Java Web Start for users with Java 1.4+ installed (this provides automatic product updates) as well as a standard Install Anywhere installer (you will need to manually check for product updates or use version tracker service). By default, JWS will check for a new version of JBuddy Messenger and install it automatically. If you use JWS, it will warn you about granting unrestricted access to your hard drive. Since JBuddy Messenger stores preferences locally and makes network connections to other computers (AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo) unrestricted access reported by JWS is necessary to use this IM client. Our jars have been signed with a Thawte Code Certificate for your protection. JBuddy Messenger download currently comprises two jar files comprising only about 878kb! We have a commercial demo version called JBuddy Messenger Pro which includes support for Jabber and Lotus Instant Messenger (Sametime). Please visit Zion's store page or contact sales@zion.com for licensing information.
What's new in this version:
- Auto-connect and Reconnect Preferences
- Global Presence Menus
- Save Chat History Menus
- Auto-Hyperlink Support
- GUI Performance Enhancements
- Cleaner Menus
- Bug Fixes
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"Uninstalled already due to the spam messages"
Version: JBuddy Messenger 3.0.090324
Pros
Easy connection and functionality much like Trillian. Installation was simple. I evaluated this on a Mac.
Cons
After a couple of minutes a rotating set of messages replaces the JBuddy icon at top, promoting the enterprise version. This version is best left to enterprise IT staff evaluating for deployment rather than casual home users.
Summary
Check it out if you need a control-minded IM product in an enterprise environment, but pass if you want a casual IM environment for home use.
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"A toy"
Version: JBuddy Messenger 2.4.0822
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
So many annoyances.....
My buddy list shows the groups "Contacts", "Other contacts" and "Work", and there is no way to tell it how to ignore those groups and just show me everyone. There also seems to be no way to move a buddy from one group to another.
When the program starts up it shows a small splash screen, then displays a dialog behind it. I just click on one of the buttons that sticks out from behind the splash screen, but I have no idea what I have just agreed to.
This is maybe an alpha version of a program that could conceivably be useful in a couple of years.
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"NOT freeware"
Version: JBuddy Messenger 2.4.0822
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
the software is not freeware, it's a demo version, and not a great one i must add. -
"Problems with ICQ after install"
Version: JBuddy Messenger 0.9.0505
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
installation and configuration worked fine with my g4 350 panther 10.3.4. but when ever someone tried to send me a message it said "Could not send message" at their clients. so i decided to uninstall it and use the original icq client again.
Just that somehow jbuddy mixed up all my nicknames - which were already stored on the icq server.
Had to go through my contactlist and rename a third of it...
Otherwise a nice app but not ready for use for me at the moment. i�´ll try it with a new version again -
"Off to a good start"
Version: JBuddy Messenger 0.9.0331
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
I've been bouncing around with multi-client messenger applications Fire, Proteus, Adium and now JBuddy all three apps are off to a good start but thats about it some are farther than others. I'd suggest losing the clickable company banner at on the buddy list if I need to goto your homepage I'll find out from the about what the URL is. Don't even think about putting ads there windows users may tolerate them but Mac users won't Ads = Trash Can. The interface is typical but the icons leave something to be desired and the metal skin if you can call it that isn't very metallic refer to Apple iLife apps or Safari. I have yet to test file sending or multi user chatting right now I'm just happy it connected to my other accounts. But it didn't preserve my blocked list on MSN. -
"Great Start..."
Version: JBuddy Messenger 0.7.1232
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
... but no where near "everyday" usable. It's got a while to go - settable Buddy Icons, saving passwords, Alias setting (IE so my buddy isn't "nice_girl_39320" but "Robin"), use your standard windows (so my OS theme is applied), iChat compatablity (for Voice/Video) are all possible areas. Some more important then others. But, for the program i as now, I see a very encouraging start. -
"Several Things"
Version: JBuddy Messenger 1.0.0915
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
First of all I don't like filling out forms. And secondly you provide a help commentary in your message about installation, the upgrade to Java 1.4.1, etc. etc., but that doesn't change the fact that my firewall thinks you want access to my ~/Library/Documents anytime you want, either on an individual basis for each access or by writing a rule modifying my firewall (custom; not Apple default). I could of course allow temporary access and *assume* that there won't be any hanky panky unless I choose to save a document. But it doesn't look that way. As elsewhere commented this looks a lot like good old fashioned Windows spyware and that isn't appreciatd on the Mac, Linux, Solaris, or any other *nix platforms. This might be especially worrisome to me if I had problems getting the prefs to "stick" and had to continually be allowing you access, etc. etc. to get this thing to install correctly and only temporary access. But it won't. And I'm tired of giving it access for some reason I then have to try to verify and determine exactly what is going on (not always even possible). And I'm not going to be foolish enough to use it or your other Windoze ports on a *nix based LAN or individual computer. I'll repeat an earlier BEWARE THIS WINDOWS SPYWARE comment made by someone else. There are other good choices available open source or with the Mac GUI. -
"Good, Low on CPU usage."
Version: JBuddy Messenger 0.9.70129
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Interface is clean. Not too sure on features yet. But its small, neat and fast. most imptly, its low on CPU usage as well (compared to icq 3+ % on avg)
This app is ranges from 0 - 11% when in the foreground.
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