Trillian Launches Web Version Beta
July 7, 2009 by Jason Bean
Filed under Communication, Social Networking, Software & Online Apps
I’ve been a user of Trillian now for quite a number of years. Today I was welcomed with the message that they have launched a new web version of their aggregated instant messaging chat client. They’ll be competing with the likes of Digsby, eBuddy and Meebo.
The Trillian web client incorporates a general desktop look and feel, minus all of your other windows. I can understand this metaphor as can most computer users, but I’m not sure it’s the best use of space. The more I use it though, I can see how taking advantage of the ALT+TAB function of switching windows tasks would allow you to quickly jump to all of your open chats very quickly.
As with the desktop client you can use just about every instant messaging platform you can think of and chat with video and audio. Organization of chat windows, grouping of all buddy lists and email notifications.
Visit the Trillian IM website for more details and how you can possibly participate in their beta.
I used to use Trillian for all my IM needs. Then along came Meebo which solved the problem of me being locked out of program installaion on a client computer. Now that Trillian has a web version, I will have to check it out. If it works better than what I’m used to using with Meebo then I will be sold again.