finally theres an ICQ version with out the Bloatware.....
this version of ICQ only offers message sending, file transfer and SMS..and nothing more.... no banners adds by default...

ICQ lite dl it here (http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail.php3?fid=1025560168) http://fileforum.betanews.com/screenshots/1025560168.jpg

i know u can hack ICQ to get rid of banners and there is always trillian.... but finally an ICQ lite version from the makers of the program...