The Pros:Free. Supports a lot of protocols. Doesn't take a lot of resources.
The Cons:No video/audio chat. Rough interface. Not as slick as more commercial programs. Can't easily launch IRC chat.
A lightweight IM client which is open-source and supports Direct IM transfers, Buddy Alliasing, and many different protocols. Builds are avalible for Windows, Linux and Mac.
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Supports a lot of protocols
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Doesn't take a lot of resources
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Modular architecture means it can be extended easily
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UI is much cleaner than most commercial IM apps (no ads)
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Options available: "Show buddy when offline"
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available for all major operating systems
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extensive set of built-in plugins
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Rough interface. Not as slick as more commercial programs
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Can't easily launch IRC chat
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Manzabar:
#pidgin @stuff: Most likely people are using it under Windows and while it works, it tends to look terrible under Windows. Sure there are ways to fix it, but they're not built-in and/or extremely easy.
Oct 15, 08
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Erik:
#pidgin Quick question: How do you easily launch the IRC chat window once it's closed? When I first setup the IRC channel, a conversation with "Freenode-Connect" pops up, but once I close it, the only way to re-open it is to disable and then re-enable the IRC account.
Oct 15, 08
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stuuf:
#pidgin Why do so many people think the interface is "rougher" than commercial programs? Compared to the official AIM and Yahoo clients I find pidgin is a lot simpler to use and doesn't get in your way as much.
Oct 2, 08
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skeet:
#pidgin If your a windows user but want a app that looks like mac's Adium. Pidgin is your answer
Jul 10, 08
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