Software Update: Miranda IM 0.8.6

On Monday, version 0.8.6 of Miranda IM was released. Miranda IM is an open source instant messaging program for Windows and offers standard support to the networks of ICQ, irc, MSN, AIM, Jabber and Yahoo, among others. The download is less than 1.5 megabytes in size and with that you get a bare and light program. However, the functionality and appearance of the program are more than 350 different addons and plugins completely to your own liking. It is thus one of the most customizable im clients for Windows. The following changes and improvements have been made in this release:

Enhancements

• Performance improvements with network logging disabled
• AIM: Added send directory ability
• MSN: Added ability to transfer all files in a directory
• MSN: Use protocol username for chat names in contact list

Bug fixes

• Fixed possible crash in the file transfer window while scrolling
• Fixed file transfer resume
• AIM: AIM 7 is now detected
• AIM: Improved file transfer support
• Jabber: Ignored the “Manual host” setting during the account registration
• MSN: Fixed chats with IM Control users
• MSN: Auth request reason is now displayed
• MSN: Fixed deletion of contact from Hotmail address book
• MSN: Fixed avatar sending on chat session