CNET Editors' review
Yahoo Messenger (Classic) for Mac is the Mac version of the popular Windows YM, a communication app for anyone with has a Yahoo account. Considering that its Windows-based version is one of the most-used messaging apps, we were eager to see how the app performed. What we found were some nice features but nothing that really stands out over other messaging apps.
The application's user interface is well-designed and has all the control buttons available at a glance. What we liked is that the platform is finally opening its doors by adding support for MSN, Lotus Samtime, and LCS platforms so you can add your friends using the aforementioned platforms to chat. During our testing, Yahoo Messenger for Mac did its job pretty decently. Text messaging is good, and the sound notifications are very handy. However, when we tested the video call feature, we were surprised by the somewhat poor quality of the video. While the sound was OK, the video needs lots of improvement. We did like the option to organize friends into groups, which made it easier to find and contact the right person. The app also has features like "Phone out," which means you can call landlines and mobile phones, but you'll need to purchase credits to access these.
Overall, Yahoo Messenger for Mac is a nice application, showing that the company is opening up to cross-platform ideas, but those who have tried out other messenger apps such as Adium probably won't be won over.
Publisher's Description
From Yahoo:
Stay in touch with friends with the latest version of Yahoo Messenger. Some features include typing notification, which lets you know when your friend is in the act of typing a message to you; new emoticons, to show your friends how you're feeling at any given time; Auto Idle Status, to let your friends know when you're away from your computer; and improved firewall support.
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2.6 starsout of 18 votes
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2.6 starsout of 18 votes
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"be warned the windows edition had a virus"
Version: Yahoo Messenger (Classic) 2.5.3
Pros
there are no pros except the fact that is does uninstall, you just have to fight with it.
Cons
still trying to take virus off
this YAHOO messenger installs all kinds of things with out offering the option.Summary
best to avoid yahoo altogether. this review is based on the ridiculous crap the windows edition put me though. the same shysters probably wrote this one
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"Full of junk, crashes my computer"
Version: Yahoo Messenger (Classic) 2.5.3
Pros
It is free.
Cons
it used to be just fine, a good easy way to IM with coworkers and friends. Now it just keeps adding loads of obnoxious clutter that gunks up my computer and crashes it. Firefox particularly hates it. I finally successfully rid my computer of all of its tentacles, only to discover that an employer wants me to download and use it. Curses! Despite every attempt to avoid the Yahoo junk machine, it's about to install its odious toolbar and I don't see a way to avoid it.
Summary
Detest it.
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"IM is good"
Version: Yahoo Messenger (Classic) 2.5.3
Pros
IM is good
Cons
Its video sucks
Summary
You have to use aditional software to be able to see good quality images.
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Version: Yahoo Messenger (Classic) 2.5.3
Pros
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Cons
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"I need help to know how to access, and use this"
Version: Yahoo Messenger (Classic) 2.5.3
Pros
untill I use it, I can't comment
Cons
Now that I have downloaded it, I don't know how to use it, or create a profile
Summary
I don't have a summary, or oppinion. I want help to know how to access and use yahoo messenger
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"i love it its great"
Version: Yahoo Messenger (Classic) 2.5.3
Pros
everything
Cons
not anything
Summary
ilke the way i can change the colores
i like my yahoo mess
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"Still not on par with the Windows version."
Version: Yahoo Messenger (Classic) 2.5.3
Pros
Get's the job done for communicating with Yahoo Messenger buddies.
Cons
Lots of features that are on the Windows version (too many to list) are not included in the Mac version. Disappointing that with the Mac market share getting larger and larger, that Yahoo still won't devote any time to at least making this as good
Summary
Works ok, but again, without the same features as its Windows counterpart, it seems like it was thrown together at the last minute just to say they had a Mac version.
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"saleebmarian@yahoo.com"
Version: Yahoo Messenger (Classic) 2.5.3
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"great"
Version: Yahoo Messenger (Classic) 2.5.3
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"I THINK IT VERY GREAT"
Version: Yahoo Messenger (Classic) 2.5.3
Pros
HOW U CAN TALK TO YOUR FIRNDS EVERYWHERE
Cons
HOW IT TAKE SO LONG
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