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http://www.amsn-project.net/images/logo//amsn4.jpg
Instead of Windows Live Messenger, I use aMSN.
It is simple, lightweight, and useful.
Small info :
aMSN is a free open source MSN Messenger clone, with features such as:

    * Offline Messaging
    * Voice Clips
    * Display pictures
    * Custom emoticons
    * Multi-language support (around 40 languages currently supported)
    * Webcam support
    * Sign in to more than one account at once
    * Full-speed File transfers
    * Group support
    * Normal, and animated emoticons with sounds
    * Chat logs
    * Timestamping
    * Event alarms
    * Conferencing support
    * Tabbed chat windows
Full list: http://www.amsn-project.net/features.php
Download: http://www.amsn-project.net/download.php

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Its good, but I only wish the GUI was better for the MAC version.

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Yeah, I agree.