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Weeks on chart |
Product Name |
CNET Editor's Rating / Average User Rating |
Total downloads / Last week |
2
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226
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Join live-video chat rooms from around the world.
OS: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
License: Free to try; $49.95 to buy
File Size: 7.98MB
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28,674,976

253,833
|
2

1
|
116
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Communicate instantly using the latest version of this popular chat client.
OS: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
License: Free
File Size: 11.07MB
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166,860,510

146,856
|
3

3
|
116
|
Chat with other people and participate in group discussions.
OS: Windows (all)
License: Free to try; $20.00 to buy
File Size: 1.66MB
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16,424,069

143,021
|
4

4
|
116
|
Connect and share instantly on the worlds most popular IM network.
OS: Windows XP/Vista
License: Free
File Size: 15.38MB
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13,754,009

69,082
|
5

5
|
116
|
Chat with all your friends on mIRC, AIM, ICQ, MSN, and Yahoo Messenger.
OS: Windows (all)
License: Free
File Size: 8.64MB
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36,064,438

47,433
|
6

6
|
116
|
Communicate instantly with your friends on YIM and Windows Live using custom avatars, PC-to-PC calling, and lively emoticons.
OS: Windows (all)
License: Free
File Size: 9.94MB
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8,559,793

29,174
|
7

7
|
3
|
Add graphics and effects to your Webcam and broadcasts on messengers.
OS: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
License: Free
File Size: 12.21MB
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911,338

21,827
|
8

8
|
251
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Experience free, unlimited, high-quality voice communication over the Internet.
OS: Windows 2000/XP
License: Free
File Size: 21.38MB
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3,945,145

14,857
|
9

10
|
116
|
Download this feature-packed instant messenger and chat with text, voice, or free long-distance.
OS: Windows 98/Me
License: Free
File Size: 8.61MB
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4,662,461

12,292
|
10

9
|
33
|
Add videos, screens, and effects to your Webcam and broadcast on all messengers.
OS: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
License: Free to try; $29.95 to buy
File Size: 8.79MB
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774,876

11,975
|
11

12
|
116
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Get notified by your chat client when friends are online and when you have new Hotmail.
OS: Windows 2000
License: Free
File Size: 8.72MB
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2,363,004

7,863
|
12

11
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23
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Get a new interface, new emoticons, and Flickr support in this beta version.
OS: Windows (all)
License: Free
File Size: 422.6K
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329,039

7,466
|
13

-
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-
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Attach files to new Gmail messages and send e-mails directly from any application.
OS: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
License: Free
File Size: 1.09MB
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8,975

6,244
|
14

14
|
55
|
Run multiple copies of MSN Messenger at once.
OS: Windows (all)
License: Free
File Size: 217K
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430,374

5,102
|
15

15
|
12
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Split the video stream coming from the video source to use it with numerous applications.
OS: Windows (all)
License: Free
File Size: 3.5MB
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106,021

4,351
|
16

18
|
116
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Communicate instantly with friends or family across the Internet.
OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
License: Free
File Size: 11.57MB
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38,161,301

3,993
|
17

17
|
22
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Receive audio and visual notification when you receive new e-mail.
OS: Windows (all)
License: Free
File Size: 1MB
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930,529

3,703
|
18

21
|
7
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Block spam before it gets to your computer.
OS: Windows (all)
License: Free
File Size: 6.66MB
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686,035

3,419
|
19

19
|
44
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Supply your version of WebcamMax application with a variety of effects.
OS: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
License: Free
File Size: 62MB
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298,412

3,274
|
20

23
|
1
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Send and receive instant messages.
OS: Windows (all)
License: Free
File Size: 13.26MB
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3,137
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