aMSN is an alternative to Messenger for Mac 7.0, with more features yet a
more slimline interface. Most importantly, it supports video although please
be aware that in this latest release, due to a change by Microsoft in the way
Messenger handles AV protocols, this latest release of aMSN does not support
video or audio clips at the moment although the developers hope to resolve
this soon. It should also be noted that the latest release of Microsoft
Messenger for Mac does now support audio and video. aMSN's chat client looks
very similar to Microsoft's product yet differs on a number of points. aMSN's
developers have delved into the preferences menu, adding extra little
features like event alerts and sounds, conferencing support or autoaway
messages. Like with MSN Messenger you'll be able to transfer files and
organize all your contacts into groups on aMSN. The big draw of aMSN however
is webcam and audio clips support. You had to be a corporate user of MSN
Messenger for Mac 7.0 to use webcams but aMSN allows you to do so for free.
Starting a webcam is easy (simply by clicking on the webcam button in a chat
dialog) although there is no real time audio yet. However, you can record
audio clips to send to contacts. Read more about this feature on our
OnSoftware blog here. One of the biggest pet peeves of users with aMSN is the
interface. It simply doesn't compare with more sleeker, more recent IM
clients. In the developer's defense though you can download all sorts of
skins from the program's website. Similarly it offers up a range of plugins,
to customize your client to your liking. Chat addicts will also appreciate
the animated emoticons on hand. *In a few words, aMSN is a good alternative
to MSN for users looking to add more plugins, skins and delve into the
preferences menu.*Download *aMSN 0.98.9* in Softonic
