Done Digging Digsby

Over a year and a half ago I announced that I was “digging Digsby” the multi-protocol instant messaging application. What wasn’t to love? It handled most instant messaging networks, Twitter, Facebook (added later) notifications and chat, along with some pretty solid email notification features as well. Oh, and all your settings are managed separately so

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I’m Digging Digsby

A couple days ago I asked (via twitter) for advice on a simple IM client that would help me with my multiple Google Talk IDs. I mean, I know meebo would work but was hoping for something that doesn’t need as much screen space.

[Which reminds me: I wonder if the meebo Firefox sidebar add-on

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More on Browsers – now with JavaScript wrinkles

I’ve been pondering my browser usage lately, especially as it may (or may not) relate to excess CPU and Memory usage that seems to crop up over time.  [some back-story] 

One thing that’s really starting to bubble up is how much my favorite sites rely on JavaScript.  And how long those sites sit in a tab

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Trillian Going after Meebo

I first saw this over at CyberNet yesterday. Frankly, since I first saw the video it has been stuck in my mind. I’m infatuated.

The Cerulean Studios folks, probably best known for Trillian the all-in-one Instant Messaging client, are showing off a very incredible web based IM client — not unlike what Meebo has.

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Instant Messaging

I use Instant Messaging very often throughout the day. I use it to quick bounce off ideas or questions to team members, keep in touch with my wife, on line meetings, quick howdys to friends (all over the world), plan gaming strats, etc. etc. etc. Of course, to keep it interesting, there

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