Top Tools: Twhirl

Twhirl is a desktop client for social software such as Twitter, Friendfeed, identi.ca, or seesmic, based on the Adobe Air platform.

  • Website:   www.twhirl.org
  • Cost: Free
  • Available: Download
  • Top 100 Tools 2010: -
  • Top 100 Tools 2009: -
  • Top 100 Tools 2008: 88=
  • Top 100 Tools 2007: 83=

Comments from those who selected twhirl as one of their Top 10 Tools in 2009

  • This is my desktop Twitter client. It’s much more convenient than using the Twitter website and beeps happily away in the corner of my screen.   Clive Shepherd

Comments from those who selected twhirl as one of their Top 10 Tools in 2008

  • “Microblogging desktop client to collaborate and communicate”  Janet Clarey
  • “A well-designed desktop app that can be customised to receive and post without ever going to the web. Twitter remains a good way to get started with social networking and to introduce community. Easy to post via web or mobile phone.”  Kate Foy
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