I use pidgin on linux and windows, and it serves my needs quite
nicely. Handles AIM, ICQ, jabber, and a lot of other protocols.

On Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 9:42 PM, Vitaliy <piclist@maksimov.org> wrote:
> Can anyone recommend an alternative ICQ client? I mean the software, not the
> service.
>
> I had to install the standard ICQ client recently, and hate it with a
> passion. The animated ads slow down my remote desktop connection, the
> interface is designed for the 3-7 y.o. target audience, and it hijacked the
> Ctrl-Shift-I shortcut key ("unindent" in MPLAB).
>
> I know there are tons of alternatives out there. Please only recommend a
> client that you (or someone you know) used and liked.
>
> Thank you in advance,
>
> Vitaliy
>
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