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Byline: Paul Lester
Meebo
Access your IM accounts from a single web page
More and more people are using Instant Messaging (IM) as a fast and cheap way to communicate, and with a range of clients now available many people sign up for more than one.
If you then want to log on from another PC you'll need the right software. A handy solution is Meebo, a site offering instant access to all the major IM networks. Browse to the Meebo page and you'll find support for Aim, Yahoo, Google Talk, ICQ, Jabber and MSN Messenger.
Enter the username and password for whichever service you want to use and Meebo will log you in and take you to a page that acts as a canvas, with contacts and any open conversation windows in the main area. From here you can initiate conversations and move windows around the page. It's also possible to detach the window or buddy list; this then loads in a separate browser and behaves as a regular application.
Since this service is intended for convenience rather than a direct replacement for IM software, don't expect the full range of emoticons, effects or control you'd normally have. It's quick and easy to use, you won't be asked to download anything, and with support ...
Source: HighBeam Research, Meebo.(instant messaging software)(Product/service evaluation)