Trillian vs. everything else

Tonda_WEGCash · 06-17-2003

What do you think of Trillian? I was thinking of switching. I want to hear the good and the bad.

Thanks

Hooper · 06-17-2003

when i was a pc user i used it.. didnt get a lot of messages and a lot of people didnt get mine.. but now i'm hearing that it had nothing to do with trillian, and was just a time when icq was completely hosed.

who knows. i do remembr it being incredibly handy.

sharky · 06-17-2003

Tonda -

What ever happened to WEG's adult webmaster Instant Messenger?

Tonda_WEGCash · 06-17-2003

You know Sharky that was when I first started here but my understanding is that it had alot of bugs.

Too many bugs = problems and we let it die gracefully

I think that is why I am a little concerned about switching to Trillian.

puchih · 06-17-2003

I use it. Never had a problem.
To me is great.

sarah_webinc · 06-17-2003

I use Trillian on my main computer and individual programs on my laptop. For some reason my laptop hates Trillian.

sharky · 06-17-2003

Tonda -

I finally remembered the website http://www.awmm.com

:-)

the one problem i have with trillian users is they send 20 messages to finish a sentence. each time they hit enter.,. the message is sent. just like on AIM. it's such a pain in the ass!

lol

Anthony · 06-17-2003

I had it on my desktop for a bit. The major problem I had, was I went to San Fran for a week, got new contacts on the laptop for ICQ, got back home, and had to reinstall. For me that was too much hassle, so just went back to ICQ.

Peaches · 06-17-2003

I'm so out of the "new technology" loop, I don't even know what you folks are talking about when you say "Trillian"

Next thing I know, you'll be saying I can get a phone that's not connected to my wall by a cord!

Opti · 06-17-2003

Nick Dark uses trillion... I gave up wondering if he was ignoring me or not receiving messages in the end...

hey Nick ;-)

kath · 06-17-2003

I use it and I love it....I had a few bugs with it awhile back but they have a very helpful interactive service area on the site - http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/trillian/index.html

I had one problem where people weren't getting my messages but I found out later it was ICQ-related. I cleared it up and it's fine. Another friend had a problem and it turned out to only be related to AIM users who had older versions.

But I love it...it's much more user-friendly, allows me to chat with Yahoo! peeps as well as ICQ die-hards and the smilies are cool.

Anyway...I give it 3 thumbs up...

Last edited by kath at Jun 17 2003, 04:29 PM

Hell Puppy · 06-17-2003

I've been using it for the last 6 months, no problems. Good solution when you have contacts on a variety of different messengers. I generally keep mine logged into at least AOL IM and ICQ.

The thing that Sharky is bitching about is configurable. The thing defaults to enter=send...that's fucking stupid, but it can be changed.

Which leads me to the one bad thing I have to say about it...the configuration panels can be frustrating. It's not that it's hard to use or understand, it's just that the UI is a piss poor design.

If you have a need to communicate with people on multiple IM networks, it's definiately worth a look though.

LeeNoga · 06-18-2003

Used trillian for many months, and asked around about this and was told that it has back doors, was told AOL tries to block connections, and I will always wonder if using trilliam played a part in my ICQ # being hijacked.

I am now an ex-user.

Blacker · 06-18-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by sharky@Jun 18 2003, 08:15 AM
the one problem i have with trillian users is they send 20 messages to finish a sentence. each time they hit enter.,. the message is sent. just like on AIM. it's such a pain in the ass!

Preferances --> General --> Windows --> Edit ... and under the sending messages header you can change 'enter' to make a new line ...

For what its worth, I use trillian all the time now ... the main problem i found is it dosen't do much other then 'chat' with the major networks. Like if you want to send and recieve files, or other multimedia functions.

If you are thinking about using trillian for the first time, id also reccommend you install a skin such as this one: http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/skins/index...?componentID=55

I found it easier to get the hang of it in semi-familiar suroundings.

Billy · 06-18-2003

I like it and I am not a computer guru like Sharky !

Wes · 06-18-2003

Tonda...Trillian works great for me. I haven't had any problems *knocking on head*

Naughty · 06-19-2003

Trillian does keep a history, right?

With all these people who don't pay these days, it is pretty handy to keep track of conversations. I've been keeping email/icq logs for almost 7 years now and it has been most helpfull.

JR · 06-19-2003

i have used trillian since it came out. i have never had any problems. plus encryption is nice.

aspwm · 06-19-2003

Trillian is awesome in my opinion. I havent got any complains from anyone. I use it at home and at work, with multiple user names for several services.

I have had no problems sending files with the MSN or ICQ side of it, but havent tried on AIM or Yahoo ones.

Blacker · 06-19-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Naughty@Jun 19 2003, 10:53 PM
Trillian does keep a history, right?

Yup, its weird at first though because the history is kept in .txt files

But after you use it for a bit its fine ... not to mention the fact that you can actually keep an msn history

06-19-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Billy@Jun 18 2003, 06:09 PM
I like it and I am not a computer guru like Sharky !

I thought you were NOPD's network technician????

I've been using Trillian Pro for a while. It works great for me. It has some cool modules you can download for it too, like a ToDo list, weather, news, etc.

Tonda_WEGCash · 06-19-2003

Wow some mixed feelings on this topic.

I am undecided.

Does anyone know if Trillian let's you have more than 600 ICQ contacts?

06-17-2003	#1
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Hooper Members Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,156	when i was a pc user i used it.. didnt get a lot of messages and a lot of people didnt get mine.. but now i'm hearing that it had nothing to do with trillian, and was just a time when icq was completely hosed. who knows. i do remembr it being incredibly handy. __________________ Quickbuck is paying $100 Per trial join.

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Tonda_WEGCash Members Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 290	You know Sharky that was when I first started here but my understanding is that it had alot of bugs. Too many bugs = problems and we let it die gracefully I think that is why I am a little concerned about switching to Trillian. __________________ ICQ: 61462417

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puchih Members Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 32	I use it. Never had a problem. To me is great. __________________

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sarah_webinc Members Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: American In London Posts: 966	I use Trillian on my main computer and individual programs on my laptop. For some reason my laptop hates Trillian. __________________ Special Boards Design Deal: 100 Banners = $799 ! Make 50% commissions promoting our pills! - sarah@webinc.com for details.

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Anthony Banned The global leader in pay-per-view AEBN Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,246	I had it on my desktop for a bit. The major problem I had, was I went to San Fran for a week, got new contacts on the laptop for ICQ, got back home, and had to reinstall. For me that was too much hassle, so just went back to ICQ.

06-17-2003	#9
Peaches Members Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hills of N. GA Posts: 10,823	I'm so out of the "new technology" loop, I don't even know what you folks are talking about when you say "Trillian" Next thing I know, you'll be saying I can get a phone that's not connected to my wall by a cord! __________________ Peaches@onlinebeach.com ICQ# 36734533

06-17-2003	#10
Opti Members Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,205	Nick Dark uses trillion... I gave up wondering if he was ignoring me or not receiving messages in the end... hey Nick ;-)

06-17-2003	#11
kath Members Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: California, USA Posts: 1,340	I use it and I love it....I had a few bugs with it awhile back but they have a very helpful interactive service area on the site - http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/trillian/index.html I had one problem where people weren't getting my messages but I found out later it was ICQ-related. I cleared it up and it's fine. Another friend had a problem and it turned out to only be related to AIM users who had older versions. But I love it...it's much more user-friendly, allows me to chat with Yahoo! peeps as well as ICQ die-hards and the smilies are cool. Anyway...I give it 3 thumbs up... Last edited by kath at Jun 17 2003, 04:29 PM

06-17-2003	#12
Hell Puppy Fat Fucking Nobody Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 6,523	I've been using it for the last 6 months, no problems. Good solution when you have contacts on a variety of different messengers. I generally keep mine logged into at least AOL IM and ICQ. The thing that Sharky is bitching about is configurable. The thing defaults to enter=send...that's fucking stupid, but it can be changed. Which leads me to the one bad thing I have to say about it...the configuration panels can be frustrating. It's not that it's hard to use or understand, it's just that the UI is a piss poor design. If you have a need to communicate with people on multiple IM networks, it's definiately worth a look though.

06-18-2003	#13
LeeNoga Members Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 394	Used trillian for many months, and asked around about this and was told that it has back doors, was told AOL tries to block connections, and I will always wonder if using trilliam played a part in my ICQ # being hijacked. I am now an ex-user. __________________ Please see the sig rules, which is pinned for your convenience.

06-18-2003	#15
Billy Members Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Orleans ! Posts: 1,928	I like it and I am not a computer guru like Sharky ! __________________ Did not know what to do with some old domains.. wow Parked made them make a little money : )

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Wes Members Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 35	Tonda...Trillian works great for me. I haven't had any problems knocking on head __________________ EpicCash.com - Get Paid On Free Trials! ICQ: 177906827 wes@epiccash.com

06-19-2003	#17
Naughty Members Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 349	Trillian does keep a history, right? With all these people who don't pay these days, it is pretty handy to keep track of conversations. I've been keeping email/icq logs for almost 7 years now and it has been most helpfull. __________________ Everybody is a fan of cash

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JR Members The global leader in pay-per-view AEBN Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: in my chair Posts: 3,320	i have used trillian since it came out. i have never had any problems. plus encryption is nice. __________________

06-19-2003	#19
aspwm Members Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 17	Trillian is awesome in my opinion. I havent got any complains from anyone. I use it at home and at work, with multiple user names for several services. I have had no problems sending files with the MSN or ICQ side of it, but havent tried on AIM or Yahoo ones. __________________ Rafael Trinidad Score-Cash ICQ# 192623388