aMSN is an alternative to the classic MSN Messenger, with more features yet a
much weaker interface. The chat client looks very similar to Microsoft's
product yet differs on a number of points. aMSN 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.
Audio/Video support is the number one function that users look for in IM
clients nowadays, yet an area which aMSN doesn't particularly focus on.
Webcam support is fairly weak and unstable on aMSN, and instead of
integrating into your chat window will open up in a new Quicktime window. 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. To 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 terms of performance, you have to keep in mind that aMSN is still a
Beta product, so still liable to some crashes and bugs. We did have some
trouble when opening up new chat window and noticed that the client tended to
use a lot of CPU. *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
