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ICQ 2000a
Beta Released
After months of
anticipation (and a series of restricted alpha downloads), ICQ has
finally announced the public beta of ICQ 2000a, the newest version
of the popular instant messenger. For this release, ICQ simplified
the instant messenger's interface to make it easier for newbies and
added security features that hide IP addresses. But is ICQ 2000a a
must-have upgrade? Read our review.
Then, download ICQ 2000a today and see for yourself.
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ICQ 2000a Beta
4.29
Finally, ICQ has released the public beta of its popular instant
messenger. But is this the upgrade we've all been waiting for? Read on and
find out.
Microsoft MSN
Messenger 2.0
Look who's talking, two. The second version of Microsoft's instant
messenger has some significant improvements. But has it come far enough to
impress CNET's tough chat critics? Find out in our review.
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out our "Beginner's guide to chat" for all the ins and outs.
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