CNET Editors' review
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.
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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. Version 8.1.0.413 includes unspecified updates.
What's new in this version: Version 8.1.0.413 includes unspecified updates.
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"so good"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.413
Pros
Yahoo is best for chat
Cons
The listed version of this installer is 8.1.0.413, but the .EXE file reports 8.1.0.244.
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"yet another execellent job!"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.413
Pros
love it!enjoy it!...keep up the good work
Cons
more colourful please!
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"as good as the version before so excellent"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.413
Pros
quick, easy, and good working together with msn
Cons
all is good of yahoo
Summary
most of my contacts use yahoo and it's working with explorer as well as firefox marvelous
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"Am looking for another chat site with more controls"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.413
Pros
Great for chatting with friends ... and making new ones
Cons
From the number sex-trade ladies working the rooms, YAHOO must be making great pimp's fees!
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"I only have one problem w/Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.413."
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.413
Pros
I like Yahoo! Insider & the new features on IM!
Cons
For some reason, the Weather plug-in seems to have a mind of its own! It doesn't always show the weather info.
Summary
If there's a way to fix the Weather plug-in problem, I'd be completely satisfied with this new Yahoo! Messenger!
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"Always reliable, just ignore the ads"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.413
Pros
Free. Reliable and stable. Complete w/message archive.
Cons
The ad on the main screen. Easily ignored though!
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"a student,boy"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.413
Pros
music,vedio,film
Cons
i like everything
Summary
no why
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"its great"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.413
Pros
fun to work with
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"It is one of the best messenger that I have ever used."
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.413
Pros
Its easy to use
Cons
Nothing to say about this software.
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"The best chat program ever!"
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.413
Pros
Good chatting, good quality, safe, trusted, no annoying toolbars... Its just excellent!
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