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MSN or Adium ?
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Given the fact that neither of them handles video (or audio), I don't see any special advantage to using MS's client -- maybe if it supports off-line messages.
I used to love MSN messenger when I used Windows (and still do when I use it). The OS X version, though, is a huge disappointment. Microsoft has this thing where they only like to update the program, oh, every year and a half or so. MSN doesn't have any video/audio capabilities like the Windows version, either. Given, Adium doesn't have them either, but Adium is a lot more stable. Adium also has the advantage of a single-window interface for your IMs, separated by tabs rather than separate Windows (a huge space saver). Also, if you do ever get another type of account, or even a second MSN account, the ability to have all your accounts integrated, and use them all at once is a huge plus.
The only thing missing from adium is a lack of video support, which MSN does. If you just IM and nothing else, Adium is the most customizable and elegant instant messaging solution I have seen.
I also use Adium a lot, mainly because I have several IM accounts. Adium gives me the ability to open one IM app and not multiple such as AIM, Ymsgr, Gtalk, MSN, etc., etc. But when in XP I still dont use MSN or any main messenger app, I use Digsby.
I really love Adium! It's super smooth/clean, really customizable, and I've yet to have any problems with it.
I use adium! Plus where else could you get a Link from Zelda as your Dock Icon. 
The only thing adium is missing is a Video Chat feature. Other then that it way better then MSN or AIM because it does both and more.
The only thing adium is missing is a Video Chat feature. Other then that it way better then MSN or AIM because it does both and more.