Hi,

I just discovered a program called BlackChat at http://sourceforge.net/projects/blackchat/
A free ICQ for Blackberry.

It appears like a way to do free ICQ on a Blackberry 72XX series. Has anyone tried this program -- and how does it compare to WebMessenger? [Edit: Not bad - it works well, and it has a pretty neat notification system. I wish it also supported MSN too though, like WebMessenger.]

It says this software is designed to be able to run 24/7 in the background. While I personally pay the $4-per-month ($48/yr) WebMessenger (which does AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo), this BlackChat ICQ software works great for people who prefer a free chat application for Blackberries.

BlackChat homepage
http://sourceforge.net/projects/blackchat/

Black Chat CVS Respository; Java Source Code
http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.p...hat/blackchat/

BlackChat Client download for your Blackberry installer
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/b...0.zip?download

Important Note: Requires BES on certain providers. It works for Nextel/Telus users without Blackberry Enterprise Server (just need to configure it properly) It is now possible to get third party BES/MDS hosting service relatively easily and cheaply if you are on T-Mobile, Cingular, AT&T, Rogers or Bell Mobility. For more information about free or cheap BES/MDS/MDG, please see this BES/MDS FAQ thread.

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Thanks,
Mark Rejhon
www.marky.com