Yahoo! Messenger - Instant messaging allows you to quickly exchange messages with your online friends. Unlike e-mail, instant messages appear as soon they`re sent. By downloading the Yahoo! Messenger application to your computer, you can send instant messages to other people from around the globe, send them files or have a voice conference.
Other features include voice chat, file transfer, mail and stock quote alerts, sports scores, news, and much more.
NOTE: The Yahoo! Messenger Vista Preview works only on Vista OS.
Other features include voice chat, file transfer, mail and stock quote alerts, sports scores, news, and much more.
NOTE: The Yahoo! Messenger Vista Preview works only on Vista OS.
Here are some key features of "Yahoo! Messenger":
Photo Sharing:
· Drag-and-drop photos into your IM windows and talk about them like you're there.
LAUNCHcast Radio:
· Make your own radio station and listen to music you like!
Yahoo! Games:
· Challenge your friends to classic Yahoo! Games in the IM window.
IMVironments:
· Use interactive themed backgrounds in your IMs.
Find, Add, Share Friends:
· Easily get connected with the people who matter most.
Yahoo! Search:
· Search from your IM window, and get results both you and your friend can see.
File Transfer:
· Drag-and-drop files for real-time sharing and instant notification that they've been received.
Address Book:
· Synchronize all your contact information.
Stealth Settings:
· Make yourself appear online to some and offline to others.
Audibles:
· Let these animated characters say it out loud for you!
Emoticons:
· Express your feelings with these animated smiling faces.
Yahoo! Avatars:
· Represent yourself with a stylized graphical image.
Display Images:
· Select an image to represent yourself to your friends.
Skins:
· Select new visual designs or disable them altogether.
Voice:
· Make free worldwide PC-to-PC calls and enjoy great sound quality and voice mail.
Take Yahoo! with You:
· Stay connected to Yahoo! Messenger on your mobile phone.
Webcam:
· Share live video with friends and family around the world.
Conference:
· Exchange text messages with multiple people in one IM.
Photo Sharing:
· Drag-and-drop photos into your IM windows and talk about them like you're there.
LAUNCHcast Radio:
· Make your own radio station and listen to music you like!
Yahoo! Games:
· Challenge your friends to classic Yahoo! Games in the IM window.
IMVironments:
· Use interactive themed backgrounds in your IMs.
Find, Add, Share Friends:
· Easily get connected with the people who matter most.
Yahoo! Search:
· Search from your IM window, and get results both you and your friend can see.
File Transfer:
· Drag-and-drop files for real-time sharing and instant notification that they've been received.
Address Book:
· Synchronize all your contact information.
Stealth Settings:
· Make yourself appear online to some and offline to others.
Audibles:
· Let these animated characters say it out loud for you!
Emoticons:
· Express your feelings with these animated smiling faces.
Yahoo! Avatars:
· Represent yourself with a stylized graphical image.
Display Images:
· Select an image to represent yourself to your friends.
Skins:
· Select new visual designs or disable them altogether.
Voice:
· Make free worldwide PC-to-PC calls and enjoy great sound quality and voice mail.
Take Yahoo! with You:
· Stay connected to Yahoo! Messenger on your mobile phone.
Webcam:
· Share live video with friends and family around the world.
Conference:
· Exchange text messages with multiple people in one IM.