ICQ

Pros: security/general options outstanding, multitude of features, quick help desk
Cons: ummmm....hmmm does take a bit of getting used to

Okay, so 868 people (as of me writing this) have reviewed ICQ, but I felt compelled to add my two cents worth. I personally love ICQ. I have tried AOL’s instant messenger, yahoo chat, and PowWow, and would have to say that overall I have enjoyed ICQ...

Pros: Easy to use,Many useful Features,No cost
Cons: None

I connect to the internet and open ICQ.I keep it open what ever im doing.I read my mail,ICQ is open.I search,ICQ is open.I read the latest news,ICQ is open.Its a great way to know when friends or family come on line.Its especially good for me because...

Pros: The only instant messenger you need
Cons: like everyone says...that annoying new message .wav

Back when Mike Myers was on Saturday Night Live he did a reaccurring bit where he played a Scottish guy that owned an "Everything Scottish" store. The slogan of the store was "If it isn't Scottish...it's cr*p" and he'd yell the last...

Pros: Great Interface, No Ads on Contact List, Excellent Chats and File Transfer
Cons: Used Mostly by Gamers, Sometimes Unreliable Server

When I downloaded ICQ about three years ago, it was because everybody I humanly possibly needed to communicate with, exchange files, or play games with online had this amazing piece of software. It was a well executed, easy to use, and incredibly...

Pros: Easy to use, doesn't demand your attention
Cons: Difficult to get back on right away if you log off.

My ICQ number is less than 500,000. Got in on it shortly after it was released. I've tried them all. Tried them when they were new. Tried them when they were updated. None can compare with ICQ.

I don't like the "Uh, Oh" when a...

Pros: Keep in touch easily and anywhere with friends, family members, and coworkers
Cons: Servers are down sometimes, spamming can be a problem

As a faithful ICQ addict for a couple of years, when I heard that AOL was buying Mirabilis, the Israeli company responsible for making ICQ, I was not especially pleased. After all, I have a particular penchant against software that's...

Pros: It's all good!
Cons: Sometimes it cant send to users, cant create a direct-connection

Oh man oh man! Talk about a chat client! I'm lovin it! This has so many features, you can share pictures, send files, have a multi-chat, view other people's info, just everything! And best of all it's free! If your ever in the mood to chat, or talk with...

Pros: Not irritating, fully featured
Cons: Annoying sounds.

Fast, easy, does not irritate. Full featured and fun! I use it to contact my friends, family, associates, and fellow employees on a daily basis. When bored I fire up the random chat and talk to a stranger from anywhere around the world. Unlike other...

Pros: This is the easiest and most complete service that I have seen!!!!!
Cons: none

If you are looking for a way to communicate with friends, family or even business contacts easier, this is it!!! Once you download this program, you will be able to invite them on with you and keep them on a list that will let you know if they are...

Pros: easy to use, saves money on long distance calls
Cons: teenagers who spend hours here

Here I am at 5:45 a.m., reading and rating opinions. Why the early-bird session? Well, you see, my teenage son has discovered the joys of using ICQ. Yes, my "I hate computers" son now spends hours each evening talking with his friends on ICQ...

Pros: FREE, easy
Cons: sometimes a bit unreliable...

Ive been on-line for over 4 years, and as long as there is the internet, I'll have ICQ !!

There have been lots and lots of changes to this "little" program over the years, but its one I highly recommend to everyone who is on-line....

Pros: more features than any other.
Cons: have to open a new window for each message

I have been using ICQ for about two years now, and I think it leaves all the other instant messaging programs behind. Granted, it really hasn't changed much since it started, but it didn't need to. When it started, it was miles above where other programs...

Pros: Easy to use,Lots of great features,Free email.
Cons: I get kicked off line when my icq is opened.

I have used icq for years now,I have been reading a lot of reviews on the icq messenger,some are good reviews and some are bad reviews,some are even mixed with good and bad. Well after reading a few of them I decided to write my opinion on...

Pros: good communications management
Cons: unreliable connections

ICQ is a great concept, and has some clear advantages over other similar products (for example a new window doesn't pop up when someone messages you like in AOL's AIM -- which prevents you from accidentally sending content to the wrong person), but also...

Pros: You can ignore if you want
Cons: Sounds can be annoying

I have AOL, and I use their instant messenger service, but when I downloaded 5.0, ICQ was on my disk, and I thought if it was AOL, it must be worth something trying, so I downloaded it, at first I didn't know what to do with it, until I had messages...