1. Skype
Skype is software for calling other people on their computers or
phones. Download Skype and start calling for free all over the world.
The calls have excellent sound quality and are highly secure with end-to-end encryption. You don't even need to configure your firewall or router or any other networking gear.
Additionally it doesn't just work on Windows. Skype is also for Mac OS X, Linux and PDAs using Pocket PC, with a native look and feel for each platform. Talking, sending instant messages or even file transfers work between different platforms like a charm.
Download Skype Latest Version
The calls have excellent sound quality and are highly secure with end-to-end encryption. You don't even need to configure your firewall or router or any other networking gear.
Additionally it doesn't just work on Windows. Skype is also for Mac OS X, Linux and PDAs using Pocket PC, with a native look and feel for each platform. Talking, sending instant messages or even file transfers work between different platforms like a charm.
Download Skype Latest Version
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2. Facebook Messengaer 2.0
You can see and respond to chats right from your desktop. Whether
you're browsing other websites or using another app, you don't have to
click away to stay connected.
Thanks to a notifier you will find out about new comments, photo tags and more as soon as they happen.
Thanks to a notifier you will find out about new comments, photo tags and more as soon as they happen.
Download Facebook Messengaer 2.0 (482 KB)
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3.Yahoo! Messenger 11.5.0.228
- Easier ways to stay up to date - See more updates from your friends in the detailed Messenger list
- Show off your status - Easily add links and emoticons to your status messages
- Watch videos together - Share videos from popular sites and watch them with friends right in your IM window
- Instant message with one friend, or conference in a bunch
- Send text messages (SMS) to friends' mobile phones
- Join a chat room to meet new friends while you discuss your favorite topics
- Make free PC-to-PC calls and PC-to-phone calls for as low as 1¢ a minute (plus free voicemail!)
- Use the built-in media player to watch web videos and view photos with friends
- Show your style with emoticons, Avatars, audibles and IMVironments
- Share securely with automatic file scanning for users of Norton AntiVirus or Internet Security 2007/2008
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4. Thunderbird 13.0
4. Thunderbird 13.0
Thunderbird is a great email client from the same people who brought you the Firefox browser.
Thunderbird gives you IMAP/POP support, a built-in RSS reader, support for HTML mail, powerful quick search, saved search folders, advanced message filtering, message grouping, labels, return receipts, smart address book LDAP address completion, import tools, and the ability to manage multiple e-mail and newsgroup accounts.
Thunderbird gives you IMAP/POP support, a built-in RSS reader, support for HTML mail, powerful quick search, saved search folders, advanced message filtering, message grouping, labels, return receipts, smart address book LDAP address completion, import tools, and the ability to manage multiple e-mail and newsgroup accounts.
- Tabbed email
- An Archive feature similar to the one in GMail
- Lightning fast search
- Smart folders
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The Google Talk downloadable application for Windows offers many features for communicating with your friends and family.
Instant messaging - Chat with all of your Google Talk and Gmail contacts in real time.
Free PC-to-PC voice chat - You can talk to anyone else for free who's online and has the Google Talk client.
Send and receive voicemails - If the person you're calling isn't available, you can leave a voicemail.
Unlimited file transfers - Send files to your contacts. There are no file size or bandwidth restrictions.
Gmail notifications on your desktop - When you're signed into Google Talk, you'll be notified of new messages in your Gmail inbox.
Download Google Talk 1.0.0.104 Beta (1.53 MB)
5. Google Talk 1.0.0.104 Beta
The Google Talk downloadable application for Windows offers many features for communicating with your friends and family.
Instant messaging - Chat with all of your Google Talk and Gmail contacts in real time.
Free PC-to-PC voice chat - You can talk to anyone else for free who's online and has the Google Talk client.
Send and receive voicemails - If the person you're calling isn't available, you can leave a voicemail.
Unlimited file transfers - Send files to your contacts. There are no file size or bandwidth restrictions.
Gmail notifications on your desktop - When you're signed into Google Talk, you'll be notified of new messages in your Gmail inbox.
Download Google Talk 1.0.0.104 Beta (1.53 MB)
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