Miranda IM 0.9.48

In today's computer world, instant messaging has become extremely popular and it's used by more and more people. That's because it's much more convenient to chat with someone using instant messages than sending him an email or text message. But the multitude of instant messaging services requires having a client application for each of them. For example, if you have a Yahoo, a MSN and a Jabber account, you will need to install three different applications. But not when using Miranda IM. This fully-featured and simple Windows application allows anyone to connect to multiple instant messaging protocols at the same time. It's practically more programs in one.

Installing the application is one simple task and the same can be said abut using it. After running the application, the user will first need to create a new profile which contains all his messaging services. After completing this step, one can start adding all his instant messaging accounts into the interface. Miranda IM supports the most popular chat services, including Yahoo, Jabber, MSN and so on. Connecting to any of these accounts requires entering the username and password.

After completing the configuration process, the user can connect to all the created instant messaging services using a single click. At this point, he can chat with his friends and exchange files just like he would normally do using dedicated applications for these services.

By accessing the options section of the program, the user can customize the program's functionality and also the look and feel, being able to modify all the colors of the application. Besides that, he can customize certain options for each added instant messaging account. Unfortunately, the interface of Miranda IM doesn't support skins or themes.

Pros:
It supports a wide range of instant messaging services and allows the user to connect to all of them at the same time. Besides that, each service has its own particular options. Furthermore, the options section of the program includes various options for customizing its functionality and the look and feel.

Cons:
Skins or themes aren't supported by the program's interface.

Miranda IM allows you to connect to multiple instant messaging services at the same time, chat and exchange files using a very simple interface.

Miranda IM has been reviewed by Jerome Johnston on 14 May 2012. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Miranda IM 5 out of 5 stars, naming it Essential