![]() ![]() A few stability issues seem to crop up (at least with the Windows version, perhaps because of GTK+), but such occurrences are usually rare. Basically, if there's a spoken language anywhere on the planet, this multiprotocol IM probably supports it.įinal verdict: Despite its age, Pidgin has evolved into a highly regarded and popular IM app. Pidgin also supports a whole lot of languages. Notable plug-ins include instant messaging through your Facebook account, Twitter update notification, encrypted messaging and telling your online friends what music you are currently listening to. What sets it apart: Pidgin is an open-source project, and, like Firefox, it has a community of users who have written lots of plug-ins, which add features to the app or enhance its interface. Mark Doliner, one of the developers of Pidgin, jokes that his messenger's simple interface "should blend in well with other office software, so it might not be immediately obvious that you're talking to friends when you're supposed to be doing work." (GTK+ is mostly used for Linux applications and is known for its no-nonsense and direct approach to presenting user interfaces.) Pidgin's staid skin selection may be because this IM relies on the GTK+ tool kit to run its graphical UI. It works well, but even the default set of emoticons is limited. Quality of user interface: Pidgin's interface is generally unobtrusive, sporting a basic, no-frill look. It runs on Windows and several Linux distributions. Its developers helped pioneer and fine-tune the idea of bringing multiple IM user accounts together under one app. The quick rundown: Originally called GAIM before AOL raised a stink because of the trademark of its own AIM instant messaging service, Pidgin has been in constant development for 10 years (beginning in 1999).
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