Hello, I have tried the different chat clients that group the different programs together (AIM, MSN,Yahoo...ect) but they have limitations, mainly file transfer. I always end up just using the original messenger programs for each client and closing the multi account program. Untill they make them truly cross platform allowing Text, Voice and file transfer between each client I find it troublesome. I currently use iChat which handles AOL accounts and I also use MSN Messenger. Both programs work very well for text and file transfer and iChat works great for voice chat with other iChat users. I have found Instant Messenger to be indispensable in getting the news and info I need quickly and there is no better way to transfer files from one person to another. I highly recommend it to any of you who are not already using it. It would be great if all the Forum and list members were connected through Instant Messenger. When news breaks everyone would know instantly. The messenger clients are free and you have complete control over them. You turn them on and off whenever you want. If you haven't, I hope you try them out. ,Jonathan