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8 Replies Last post: Dec 4, 2008 9:28 AM by AuroraDizon

number6

2,239 posts since
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Dec 2, 2008 7:41 AM

Using Yahoo! instant messaging without an account

Is there a way for me to talk with someone who has a Yahoo! instant messaging account without my creating a Yahoo! account for myself? Are there other services that are compatible with Yahoo!?

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techie4fun

2,613 posts since
Oct 18, 2006

1. Dec 3, 2008 11:39 AM

in response to: number6

Re: Using Yahoo! instant messaging without an account

You don't have to use Yahoo Messenger to communicate with your Yahoo friends but you MUST have a yahoo account in order to sign in.

I use Trillian for my needs but you could try meebo.com

Adama

6,570 posts since
Sep 7, 2007

2. Dec 3, 2008 10:06 PM

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Re: Using Yahoo! instant messaging without an account

I saw this thread yesterday and meant to comment, but got distracted with something else.

I think that you really have to have an account with Yahoo, but IDK for sure.

AuroraDizon

6,028 posts since
Jul 30, 2006

3. Dec 3, 2008 10:15 PM

in response to: Adama

Re: Using Yahoo! instant messaging without an account

Yea.. you need a yahoo account in order to register on the system... you don't need to download yahoo by any means I use pidgin.. however you don't even need to download anything yahoo has a webmessanger. You will need an account to sign in though.

Adama

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Sep 7, 2007

4. Dec 3, 2008 10:17 PM

in response to: AuroraDizon

Re: Using Yahoo! instant messaging without an account

Yeah, that sounds about right.

number6

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5. Dec 4, 2008 8:44 AM

in response to: AuroraDizon

Re: Using Yahoo! instant messaging without an account

Thanks for the info. I was afraid that I would need an acount, but I'm relieved that I don't need Yahoo!'s software.

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AuroraDizon

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6. Dec 4, 2008 9:01 AM

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Re: Using Yahoo! instant messaging without an account

Well.. wait a sec.. I kinda remember something of cross platforms... like you can send yahoo buddys an instant message from your windows live account.. or aim... I think its a yahoo windows live vice versa

found it:

http://get.live.com/images/WL/Merchandising/en/us/messenger/yahoo_messenger.jpg

http://get.live.com/messenger/addyahoo

Huzzah?

number6

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7. Dec 4, 2008 9:25 AM

in response to: AuroraDizon

Re: Using Yahoo! instant messaging without an account

Hey,

That's exactly what I was looking for! Thank you very much.

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AuroraDizon

6,028 posts since
Jul 30, 2006

8. Dec 4, 2008 9:28 AM

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Re: Using Yahoo! instant messaging without an account

lol np, I just remembered that you could do that. It was a bit ago both upgrades of yahoo and windows live advertised the ability at the same time, I figure they made some sort of deal. I'm not sure of the full extent of everything though cause I know you can message people on ICQ from aim etc.

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