Odigo used to be my favorite instant messenger even though Trillian is my current favorite). I’ve been using Odigo for over two years now, and with the release of version 3.1, Odigo had matured into a relatively stable, easy-to-like product. The interface is a little on the quirky-friendly side, but it’s also skin-able, with a wide range of available skins to let you personalize the look-and-feel to match your personality (or your mood!).
In fact, that’s an interesting twist that Odigo introduces; the ability to flag your mood and your intent. Looking for romance? Odigo let’s you tell the world.
What makes Odigo particularly interesting? I can use Odigo to communicate with ICQ, AIM, Yahoo! and (of course) Odigo messenger users…all with one product! That simplifies my life, and allows me to keep in touch with my friends who are permanently attached to a particular IM software.
UPDATE: Odigo now has a plug-in that adds MSN Messenger compatibility.
Another cool feature that Odigo has over most other products is the ability to instantly communicate with other Odigo users visiting a web site, either person-to-person or in a community chat window. A very cool way to find and connect with like-minded people.
No Download – Not Anymore Odigo
Odigo Messenger was an instant messaging service. For a short time in 2004 Odigo Messenger allowed users to use the service to talk to users in other IM networks, but the feature was discontinued at the beginning of 2005.
Odigo was purchased for $20 million by Comverse Technology in 2002. Comverse planned to leverage the Odigo server software for instant messaging solutions in cell phones. Since Comverse had no interest in maintaining a general IM service, it was shutdown in 2004.[citation needed]
The service first became available in 1998 and has also been branded as Bravenet Messenger during a spell of affiliation with the web services provider. Although originally made available by Odigo, Inc. the service was supplied by Comverse, who hope to use it to help innovate and forward their wireless products.
