BigBlueBall Newsletter - Vol. 23 - Google IM, MotM and more

[Jeff]

Google IM Rumors
We've got more rumors about an instant messenger from Google. As you know, Google already owns one IM-like product with Hello -- the chat client that comes with Picasa.

Now, rumors are floating around at digg that Google has been talking to the guys at Meetro about a possible acquisition. Read more...

Congratulations to our July Member of the Month: Eagle_Kiwi!
July's Member of the Month is Eagle_Kiwi. He's a relative newcomer, but quickly made himself known and has done a great job of helping others and sharing his own knowledge and expertise. So who is Eagle_Kiwi? Here's what I've learned...
Detn8r Retires, and BigBlueBall Welcomes Our Two Newest Advisors
Longtime member detn8r hangs up his Advisor hat for now, but we gain two new Advisors. Read more...

BigBlueBall Link Graphic Competion
Do you have an penchant for graphics? A knack for deft pixel manipulation? Are you a budding, digital artist? This is your chance to show your stuff, and maybe even win a cool prize!

Microsoft Releases New Messenger: Mac
This week, Microsoft release a new version of MSN Messenger for Mac OS X. The new version, comes with a new name: Messenger for Mac Version 5.0. 321This version fixes some, but not all, of the disparities between the Mac version and it's Window's cousin.

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Gaim Fixes Critical Security Flaws
Vulnerabilities in the open source instant-messaging client would allow attackers to crash the application or run malicious code on a user's PC - Gaim 1.5.0 fixes them Users of Gaim, the multiplatform instant messaging application, should upgrade to a new version to protect themselves.

AOL Launches Cry Wolf, Interactive Game for AIM
AOL launched an interactive chat-based game called Cry Wolf: The Game. Based on the upcoming movie, Cry Wolf pits two teams of unequally informed players in a battle of wits. You sign in with your AIM screenname, pick a location, and join or start a game.

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Yahoo Messenger 7 Officially Released
Yahoo Messenger 7 has been officially released - Enjoy free PC-to-PC calls around the globe - All you and your friends need is Messenger with Voice - and a microphone and speakers. If you or your friends are offline or away from the computer, leave voicemail.

LATEST FORUM TOPICS
Subject	Topic Starter	Date	Replies	Views
-- Topics with the most views --
[READ FIRST] Trouble signing into MSN Messenger 6?	Jeff	05-31-2003	148	164162
How to put Symbols in your Yahoo Nickname	erik_sic	10-14-2003	179	97801
Over 1600 New AIM Smileys!	Jeff	01-30-2003	94	75554
Trillian Skins	Lilo	12-05-2002	34	69532
Solution: MSN Messenger through a firewall	DrJ	12-20-2003	48	65963
-- Topics with the most replies --
Buddy Spy 2.2	UnSaKreD	11-30-2004	247	33095
New Yahoo 6.0 skins	amy_d_g	07-07-2004	183	33492
Yahoo Messenger v6.0	Jeff	04-25-2004	138	47632
Tracing IP address help!	metal_gurl	07-13-2003	117	53309
Screen Name Recycling	Atlas	04-14-2004	113	21108
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Transferring Friends List from One ID to another	easyed	08-17-2005	0	14
Yahoo Alias checker	bcpaul2000	08-17-2005	0	23

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