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Star Messenger v2.6


Star Messenger is a multi protocol instant messenger client designed to be efficient and easy to use. It does not consume your computer resources and features connections to Yahoo, MSN, ICQ, AIM and Jabber so you can be connected with all your friends no matter on what messaging network they are using. Setup is very easy and takes only 1 minute to be online.
Update: Star Messenger 3.2 Freeware

How it works

To begin using the program at full capacity, it only takes two minutes for installation and configuration. On File Menu at Options you can configure the contact list, status, events options and networks settings - your accounts for Yahoo, MSN, ICQ, AIM and Jabber. Imediatelly your messenger wil connect on all networks and you can be in contact with your friends.
Features:

* Available protocols:Yahoo, MSN, ICQ, AIM and Jabber

* Extreme flexibility

* Ideal for users that want to run same messenger on multiple networks- Very efficient - low resource consuming

Size: 2.74 MB