Help I hate bubble messaging!!!

[mechanicalmeta]

I want to murder bubble messaging. Anyone come across an app yet? I have the 2.1 messaging.apk file I am so about ROOT and install to my phone, but until rooting is more stable, any ideas on apps???

GRRR!!!!

 

[tripwire's_hero]

absolutely hate, hate, HATE this bubble look.

I downloaded handcent from the market and installed. there are tons of customizable appearance options, including a classic android look (much, MUCH better)