Which is the simplest Messenger program for file transfers?

[bupkus]

Which is the simplest Messenger program for file tranfers?

Does Yahoo Messenger have a file transfer feature?

I need to transfer a 13MB file over the internet.

We both have broadband.

 

[pumpkinhead76]

As far as I know, they ALL have this feature. However, you will run into problems depending on whether you/the person you're sending the file to is behind a firewall or not. In this case you'd have to set your firewall to let the messenger service through.

 

[VicodiN]

AIM is pretty simple... Depending how simple you are looking for... No program is 'idiot proof'..

 

[Trashman]

with XP, not sure if OS matters, but the newer MSN Messenger with all updates does file transfer, even with firewall. and nothing to setup with Messenger

 

[madthumbs]

There are file size limitations on some of them... Last I knew Yahoo had a very small limitation. I used to use ICQ which can support resume, bandwidth throttle, unlimited size (I think).

 

[Slugbait]

NetMeeting works rather well for file transfers, and since it's a point-to-point connection (instead of running thru a server cluster, like IM clients have to do) there is no limitation on file transfer size. Again, there are firewall issues here as well, but I believe it's a single port that needs to be open.

 

[hamburglar]

AIM has some file limitations. I can't send a whole cd over at a time. My AIM freezes if i try to do so.

 

[fatbaby]

dcc via mirc?

 

[Mavrick007]

ICQ is pretty good to use for sending files. It gives you several features like resume and I haven't had any problems with it in the past.