Mac owners that use Yahoo Instant Messenger

Upgrading to Yosemite (10.10) means you can no longer use YIM. I'm hoping that Yahoo will release a version compatible with Yosemite, but as far as I know, nothing is in the works. Besides Skype, the Google Hangouts seems like the best alternative. Anyone have any other workarounds or suggestions?

YIKES - I am very sorry to hear this. I hope Yahoo hurries and updates that software. Let me know if this is true or not.

This is interesting. I'm using Windows, and the YIM has stopped working (both at work and at home). When I do the diagnostic, it appears that some of the ports fail. Not completely sure what that means or how to remedy. Will look into the Google alternative, and skype. Open to suggestions.

-EB

YIM is working fine with Windows for me, although I much prefer Skype the video is far superior.

Follow-up: Yahoo IM just began working again. I had filed a report but not sure it had anything to do with it's return. Happy it's back.

I have a MacBook and iPad. YIM on both has been really annoying lately . It either stops working and I can't get back in for 12 hours or more or YIM resets itself and will then work for a period of time before repeating itself. I was originally thinking it was my broadband provider . It's happening so often lately that i'm wondering if it's actually an issue with yahoo. Thanks pdxman for the Information .

Regarding Yosemite, you can add your YIM account to iMessage - but functionality is limited.

Yes, you are right about that ImDoug. However, as you mentioned, functionality is limited in iMessage, and the webcam cannot be used with your Yahoo signon, nor can it be used with other YIM contacts. When it comes to online exams for me, the webcam is a very important component.

@pdxman - Please post here if you find a solution. I'd be curious to try out my webcam as well.

There are plenty of programs that allow free video chat including Skype.

Why not use YIM to set up the exams and transfer your skype information to doctor/patient? It seems a lot easier to do that and Skype now offers HD resolution if you have a compatible camera.

Open Yahoo.com

Login to Mail

Click on the YM Symbol in upper left

Your list will open in a window on screen.

Chat away.

You're Welcome!

Certainly hope they update the app to work with OS X 10.10, although it seems even in the past when it did work on prior versions there were issues with file / image sharing.

You can use the online YIM by signing into your yahoo mail account and clicking on the YIM "smily face" icon. Also, they have an YIM iOS app.