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Yahoo Messenger 8 with voice capabilities is a step up from the already impressive older versions, and a must-download for regular users of YIM. The most notable update is the integration of messaging services with Windows Live, a process that allows you to add Windows Live users as simply as your Yahoo buddies. While this new feature isn't nearly as interoperable as Trillian, the plus side is users can still enjoy the lively emoticons and avatars, the extensive plug-in library developers can contribute to, and VoIP services exclusive to the Yahoo experience. Users should be forewarned that the download stub will finish installing the program online, and that the download includes bundled software that may install unwanted programs. In the preinstallation window, click over to custom install to deselect the extra browser services such as the Yahoo toolbar. We could also live without the all-consuming corporate sponsorship of the IMVironments and the heavy-handed branding in the avatar section (who uses those, anyway?), and it would be nice to see a link to hidden smileys in the emoticon drop-down, but these are minor niggles when weighed against the benefits of a user-friendly, feature-rich chat client that only continues to improve.
Yahoo Messenger 9.0:Publisher's Description
From Yahoo:
Yahoo Messenger is a free service that allows you to see when friends come online and to send them instant messages. It also can alert you to new e-mail in your Yahoo Mail or Yahoo Personals accounts, or when you have upcoming events recorded in your Yahoo Calendar. Yahoo Messenger offers firewall support, a standby mode that minimizes the program until an Internet connection is made, the ability to save and print your conversations, and a tabbed interface that provides quick access to your favorite stocks, news, and sports scores. Other features include the ability to create a chat room automatically, stock price alerts, the ability to send messages to friends (even if they're not online when you are), a Quick Compact mode that hides the Messenger tools to maximize your viewing area, Messenger Themes, and voice chat, which allows you to talk for free to anybody else on the Internet. It also includes Launchcast Radio, Yahoo Games, and Yahoo Audibles. Using a Webcam, you can see who you're chatting with or view the Webcam of any Yahoo member who has granted you access.
The latest version fixes a security vulnerability in the audio conferencing feature.
Note: The Download Now link leads to a small setup file which should be saved to your desktop. Initiate the file and follow the directions to download the rest of the program and begin the installation process. Remain connected to the Internet to complete installation.
What's new in this version: 8.1.0.249
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All versions:
3.2 starsout of 1,383 votes
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Current version:
3.7 starsout of 50 votes
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"It's good for chatting and posting - apprently!"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.249
Pros
I Love Yahoo
Cons
I liked the previous version better
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"great help"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.249
Pros
can talk to my family overseas
Cons
i havea hard time downloading it .
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"The messenger part works fine"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.249
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Can list names into groups
Cons
360 shows me as offline though I am on line
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"No encryption, but a pretty lean & mean application"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.249
Pros
Voice quality is awesome, Yahoo! Radio integration is superb
Cons
No voice or text chat encryption, offline messages and converstaions not archived online.
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"Do Yahoo pay the bills with chat room 'bot's'?"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.249
Pros
A few years back yahoo chat was fun, interesting & one could actually strike up a conversation...not just be hit on, or witness others being hit on.
Cons
NOW..yahoo chat rooms are almost 80% 'bots'. Rumour has it that these automated 'creatures' are more than tolerated by the 'powers that be' at Yahoo for one reason...THEY pay the bills !! Think about it. It makes sense...free chat rooms?????
Those 'holier than thou' peeps who call the Yahoo shots, issue their own version of world affairs, walk the walk of green gurus...had to & have to have made their millions somehow.
I view Yahoo, anything connected with Yahoo, with distinct suspicion.
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"Excellent"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.249
Pros
as good as windows live messenger
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"the old versions were nicer. bring them back 7.0 favorite"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.249
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I don't like the new yahoo at all. You took some things I used and now I have lost friends. BAH! on you people. Maybe ICQ or MSN is better.
Cons
Losing my chat friends and not getting any adult rooms. Why is it when something is good..you get rid of it. You get an F
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"I Love Yahoo"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.249
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Chat, send im, chat rooms, email notifications, and many other features
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"new??"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.249
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dont see anything work better or different, my preferences were changed after instyalling aaghhh yahoo is bad but I use it to chat only with my friend
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"Yahoo! Its just amzing"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.249
Pros
Everything in this smooth user friendly product are simply fantastic to use among a wide area of Yahoo! Members.
I liked it very much cuz I found that this Yahoo! Messenger is always helping to get numerous info by just a few click.
Cons
I don't dislike anything except the delaying to get connected with categorized chat room.
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