Freeware is copyrighted computer software which is made available for use free of charge, for an unlimited time, as opposed to shareware where the user is required to pay (e.g. after some trial period or for additional functionality). The license may be "free for personal, non-commercial use." Everything created with the freeware programs can be distributed at no cost (for example graphic, documents, or sounds made by user). (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeware)

Trillian 3.1.7.0 Chatting Freeware

Trillian version 3.1.7.0 freeware closes a previous security vulnerability. Version 3 offers a completely overhauled interface, tabbed chatting, enhanced messaging functionality, improved file transfers, and a new Instant Lookup feature.

What is Trillian?
Trillian is a free chatting software. This freeware is a fully featured, stand-alone, skinnable chat client that supports AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo Messenger, and IRC. It provides capabilities not possible with original network clients, while supporting standard features such as audio chat, file transfers, group chats, chat rooms, buddy icons, multiple simultaneous connections to the same network, server-side contact importing, typing notification, direct connection (AIM), proxy support, encrypted messaging (AIM/ICQ), SMS support, tabbed chatting, system-tray notifications and alerts, and privacy settings.
Installation and setup are simple, and the included features are useful. You can check supported e-mail accounts with one click, view detailed event logs for each client, and, of course, chat. Plus, each supported chat client has options such as video and voice messaging, SMS support, and file transfers.

Trillian 3.1.7.0 also offers skin support, although they can be a bit testy to install. While you'll occasionally lose contact with AIM, that's AOL's fault. Credit Trillian for fixing these blocks quickly.

The best thing about Trillian 3.1.7.0 is that it's absolutely free--there's no adware or functionality limitations. So if you need help managing your schizophrenic chatting identity.

License: Freeware
File Size: 8.61 MB
Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
64MB of RAM, 30 MB Hard Drive Space, Internet Connection
Supports: No charge, No Ad Banners, No virus, No spyware