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Encyclopedia > Pidgin (software)
Pidgin
Screenshot
Developed by Sean Egan et al.
Initial release 1999
Stable release 2.4.1  (March 31, 2008) [+/−]
Preview release None  (n/a) [+/−]
Written in C, C#, Perl, Python, Tcl
Platform Cross-platform
Available in Multiple
Genre Instant messaging client
License GNU General Public License
Website www.pidgin.im

Pidgin (formerly named Gaim) is a multi-platform instant messaging client. The software supports many commonly used instant messaging protocols, allowing the user to log into various different services from one application. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... For other uses, see Software developer (disambiguation). ... Sean Egan in Vancouver, Canada, 2006. ... A software release refers to the creation and availability of a new version of a computer software product. ... is the 90th day of the year (91st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... A software release refers to the creation and availability of a new version of a computer software product. ... A programming language is an artificial language that can be used to control the behavior of a machine, particularly a computer. ... C is a general-purpose, block structured, procedural, imperative computer programming language developed in 1972 by Dennis Ritchie at the Bell Telephone Laboratories for use with the Unix operating system. ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... Wikibooks has a book on the topic of Perl Programming Perl is a dynamic programming language created by Larry Wall and first released in 1987. ... Python is a general-purpose, high-level programming language. ... Tcl (originally from Tool Command Language, but nonetheless conventionally rendered as Tcl rather than TCL; and pronounced tickle) is a scripting language created by John Ousterhout. ... In computing, a platform describes some sort of framework, either in hardware or software, which allows software to run. ... A cross-platform (or platform independent) programming language, software application or hardware device works on more than one system platform (e. ... See Language (journal) for the linguistics journal. ... // Instant messaging (IM) is a form of real-time communication between two or more people based on typed text. ... In computing, a client is a system that accesses a (remote) service on another computer by some kind of network. ... A software license is a legal agreement which may take the form of a proprietary or gratuitous license as well as a memorandum of contract between a producer and a user of computer software. ... GPL redirects here. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... // Instant messaging (IM) is a form of real-time communication between two or more people based on typed text. ... In computing, a client is a system that accesses a (remote) service on another computer by some kind of network. ... For other senses of this word, see protocol. ...


The number of Pidgin users was estimated to be over 3 million in 2007.[1] Released under the terms of the GNU General Public License, Pidgin is free software. GPL redirects here. ... Free software is software that can be used, studied, and modified without restriction, and which can be copied and redistributed in modified or unmodified form either without restriction, or with minimal restrictions only to ensure that further recipients can also do these things. ...

Contents

Features

Pidgin has support for multiple operating systems, including Windows as well as many Unix-like systems such as Linux, BSD, and AmigaOS (through the X11 engine). It is notable for its support for multiple instant messaging protocols. It has built-in support for NSS, offering client-to-server message encryption for protocols that support it. The program is extendable through plugins, including "Off-the-Record Messaging" and Pidgin encryption[2], providing end-to-end message encryption. An operating system (OS) is the software that manages the sharing of the resources of a computer and provides programmers with an interface used to access those resources. ... Windows redirects here. ... Diagram of the relationships between several Unix-like systems A Unix-like operating system is one that behaves in a manner similar to a Unix system, while not necessarily conforming to or being certified to any version of the Single UNIX Specification. ... This article is about operating systems that use the Linux kernel. ... BSD redirects here. ... AmigaOS is the default native operating system of the Amiga personal computer. ... In computing, the X Window System (commonly X11 or X) is a windowing system for bitmap displays. ... In networking, a communications protocol or network protocol is the specification of a set of rules for a particular type of communication. ... Network Security Services (NSS) is a set of libraries designed to support cross-platform development of security-enabled client and server applications. ... A plugin (or plug-in) is a computer program that can, or must, interact with another program to provide a certain, usually very specific, function. ... Example of an OTR instance, the window on the left shows messages as received by iChat and on the right is Adium Off-the-Record Messaging, commonly referred to as OTR, is a cryptographic protocol that provides strong encryption for instant messaging conversations. ...


Pidgin features most of the standard tools for an instant messaging client, such as tabbed conversations, a Contact list, file transfer on supported protocols, and conversation and chat logging. A Buddy List is a collection of screen names in an Instant Messenger (IM) program. ...


Tabbed conversations is an optional feature on Pidgin. The IM window consists of the message window, formatting tools, and an edit box. Recent controversy has centered on the fact that versions 2.4 and later lack the ability to manually resize the text input box of conversations. It automatically resizes between 2 lines and 50% of the window depending on how much is typed. This was done in response to a text input box that could only resize between 2 and 4 lines but many users still consider the compromise unacceptable.[3]


Contacts (usually known as "Buddies") are added by the "Buddy List" window or by the IM window. As a client that supports IRC and other chat programs, it can also add different IRC channels and IM Chats. Contacts with multiple protocols can be grouped into one single contact instead of managing multiple protocols and contacts can be given aliases as well or placed into groups.


To reach users as they log on or a status change occurs (such as moving from "Away" to "Available"), Pidgin supports on-action automated scripts called Buddy Pounces to automatically reach the user in customizable ways.


Pidgin well supports file transfers, with the ability to pause, resume, and cancel transfers and observe multiple transfers in a separate window. However, they are used through the .NET protocol, and therefore are slow, as data is routed through MSN servers to the receiver, instead of utilizing a faster peer-to-peer functionality.[4] A Google Summer of Code project aimed to add peer-to-peer functionality in 2007.[5] The Google Summer of Code is an annual program, first held during the northern hemisphere summer of 2005, in which Google awards cash prizes to students who successfully complete a free software / open-source coding project during the summer. ...


Notification pop-ups are available through the Guifications [6] and libnotify plug-ins.


Further features include Spell checking and notification area integration[7]. In computing terms, a spelling checker (also spell checker) is a software program designed to verify the spelling of words in a file, helping a user ensure his/her spelling is correct. ...


Supported protocols

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Encryption

Messages can be encrypted using an Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR) plug-in.[12] Example of an OTR instance, the window on the left shows messages as received by iChat and on the right is Adium Off-the-Record Messaging, commonly referred to as OTR, is a cryptographic protocol that provides strong encryption for instant messaging conversations. ...


There is also a Pidgin-Encryption plugin, which uses RSA Encryption.[13] In cryptography, RSA is an algorithm for public-key cryptography. ...


History

The program was originally written in or before 1999 by Mark Spencer, an Auburn University sophomore, as an emulation of AOL's IM program AOL Instant Messenger on Linux using the GTK+ toolkit.[14] It was named GAIM (GTK+ AOL Instant Messenger) accordingly. The emulation was not based on reverse engineering, but instead relied on information about the protocol that AOL had published on the web; development was also assisted by some of AOL's technical staff.[15][14] Support for other IM protocols was added soon.[14] Mark Spencer at the 2006 OReilly Emerging Telephony Conference. ... Auburn University (AU or Auburn) is a state university located in Auburn, Alabama, USA. With more than 24,100 students and 1,200 faculty, it is the second largest university in the state,[5] and according to U.S. News & World Report, has a selectivity rating of more selective. ... AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is a free, advertisement-supported proprietary instant messaging and presence computer program which uses the OSCAR instant messaging protocol and the TOC protocol. ... GTK+, or the GIMP Toolkit, is one of the two most popular widget toolkits for the X Window System for creating graphical user interfaces. ... Reverse engineering (RE) is the process of taking something (a device, an electrical component, a software program, etc. ...


Naming dispute

Gaim 2.0.0 beta 6 running under GNOME 2.16.0

In response to pressure from AOL, the program was renamed to the acronymous-but-lowercase Gaim. As AOL Instant Messenger gained popularity, AOL trademarked its acronym, "AIM", leading to a lengthy legal struggle with the program's creators, who kept the matter largely secret. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This article is about the mythical creature. ... For other uses, see AOL (disambiguation). ...


On April 6, 2007, the project development team announced the results of their settlement with AOL, which included a series of name changes: Gaim became Pidgin, libgaim became libpurple, and gaim-text became finch.[16] The name Pidgin was chosen in reference to the term "pidgin", which describes communication between people who do not share a common language.[17] It also harks back to its original name, as the pigeon bird is a popular game bird and messenger. The name "purple" refers to "prpl", the internal libgaim name for an IM protocol plugin. is the 96th day of the year (97th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... This article is about simplified languages. ... “Rock pigeon” redirects here. ... Game is any animal hunted for food. ... Homing pigeon The homing pigeon is a variety of domesticated Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) that has been selectively bred to be able to find its way home over extremely long distances. ...


Due to the legal issues, version 2.0 of the software was frozen in beta stages. Following the settlement, it was announced that the first official release of Pidgin 2.0.0 was hoped to occur during the two weeks from April 8, 2007.[18] However, Pidgin 2.0 did not release as scheduled, and on April 22, 2007, Pidgin developers announced the reason for the delay having to do with the preferences folder ".gaim".[19] April 8 is the 98th day of the year (99th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 112th day of the year (113th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...


Pidgin 2.0.0 was released on May 3, 2007. This was the first release version to be called Pidgin, and contained a completely new graphics design.[20] is the 123rd day of the year (124th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...


Current deficiencies

  • As of version 2.4 and later, the ability to manually resize the text input box of conversations has been removed. It now automatically resizes between 2 lines and 50% of the window depending on how much is typed. Many users find this an annoyance rather than a feature and find this solution unacceptable; [21] the developers do not show any intention of reverting to the old behaviour again though, and as of 2008-04-13 even have closed the ticket of the main discussion. [22] To bring back the old functionality while still having the newest updates available, a fork has been started which brings back the old input box: Funpidgin
  • Due to the Pidgin project's use of reverse-engineering to interact with some proprietary protocols, there are disparities in functionality between official clients and the Pidgin client.
  • Like similar programs, saved passwords are stored in a cleartext file. This password file is readable by anyone who uses the same user account on that computer, or to anyone who has access to the administrative account. (The developers' stated reason for this is that saved passwords must be stored in a way that is readily accessible to the program. If they were encrypted by the application, decryption by third parties would require only access to the application's source code, including any encryption key. The developers believe that saving the passwords in a cleartext format avoids a false illusion of security.[23])
  • Pidgin does not currently support video and audio conferencing, nor any form of audio/video communication.[24] The developers plan on implementing multimedia messaging in the future.[25][26] Parallel development was planned with the uncompleted gaim-vv library but the project has been declared dead by the developers.[27]
  • The GTK+ build packaged with Pidgin has been known to cause errors with GIMP in Windows.[28] This was, however, determined to be a bug in GIMP, which made improper assumptions about configuration files.[29]
  • Pidgin does not currently support its own "skins", though its "sister project" Adium does. Despite that, the underlying GTK+ runtime has a theme selector. The theme selector may or may not be available when installing Pidgin with GTK+ for Windows, although separate GTK+ installs usually provide it in its Programs menu.

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Related software

  • Adium and Proteus are instant messaging clients for Mac OS X that support multiple protocols through libpurple.
  • ScatterChat is an encrypted instant messaging client based on Pidgin.
  • Meebo is a multi-protocol web-based instant messaging client that uses libpurple.[30]
  • OpenWengo is a hybrid SIP-based VoIP and Instant messaging client which uses libpurple for messaging support.
  • PhoneGaim is a SIP-based Voice over IP communications client; it is based on Pidgin and thus is also available under the GPL.

Adium is a popular instant messaging client for Mac OS X that supports multiple protocols through the libpurple library. ... Proteus is an instant messenger client for Mac OS X that can access the Jabber, AIM, .Mac, ICQ, MSN, Lotus Sametime, Yahoo! Messenger and Yahoo! Japan networks, as well as supporting chat over local Bonjour networks. ... Mac OS X (pronounced ) is a line of graphical operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Apple Inc. ... Hacktivismo logo Hacktivismo is an offshoot of the CULT OF THE DEAD COW, whose beliefs include access to information as a basic human right. ... Meebo is an in-browser instant messaging program which supports multiple IM services, including Yahoo! Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, AIM, ICQ [1], and Jabber and is based on the free and open source library libpurple created by the software developers of Pidgin[2]. // Although still in its early... WengoPhone Classic running on Microsoft WindowsXP Openwengo is a community of Free (as in speech) Software enthusiasts. ... The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is an application-layer control (signaling) protocol for creating, modifying, and terminating sessions with one or more participants. ... An overview of how VoIP works A typical analog telephone adapter for connecting an ordinary phone to a VoIP network Ciscos implementation of VoIP - IP Phone Voice over Internet Protocol, also called VoIP (pronounced voyp), IP Telephony, Internet telephony, Broadband telephony, Broadband Phone and Voice over Broadband is the... // Instant messaging (IM) is a form of real-time communication between two or more people based on typed text. ... PhoneGaim is a free software VoIP system based on the Gaim instant messaging software and the SIP protocol, using (only) the SIPphone service. ... The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is an application-layer control (signaling) protocol for creating, modifying, and terminating sessions with one or more participants. ... An overview of how VoIP works A typical analog telephone adapter for connecting an ordinary phone to a VoIP network Ciscos implementation of VoIP - IP Phone Voice over Internet Protocol, also called VoIP (pronounced voyp), IP Telephony, Internet telephony, Broadband telephony, Broadband Phone and Voice over Broadband is the...

See also

Free software Portal

Image File history File links Free_Software_Portal_Logo. ... A multiprotocol instant messaging application is software that allows one instant messenger (IM) client to connect to multiple IM networks, particularly AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger, ICQ and Yahoo! Messenger, along with some lesser known ones such as Novell GroupWise, Rendezvous, and Jabber networks. ... The following tables compare general and technical information for a number of instant messaging protocols. ... The following tables compare general and technical information for a number of instant messaging clients. ... This is a comparison of Internet Relay Chat clients. ... The following is a list of articles about instant messaging clients which utilize the Jabber / XMPP protocol. ...

References

  1. ^ Luke Schierer discusses Pidgin, Open source and life. Interview by PC World Australia, 10 October 2007
  2. ^ http://pidgin-encrypt.sourceforge.net/
  3. ^ Text box resizing issue. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
  4. ^ Protocol Specific Questions — FAQ — Pidgin. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
  5. ^ UpdateMsnSupport — Pidgin — Trac. Retrieved on 2007-07-18.
  6. ^ http://gaim.guifications.org/
  7. ^ About Pidgin. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
  8. ^ http://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/5077
  9. ^ Pidgin Tlen – Download of the Tlen.pl plugin for Pidgin
  10. ^ Gfire – Gfire Homepage
  11. ^ Skype API Plugin – Download of the Skype API plugin for Pidgin
  12. ^ Off-the-Record Messaging – Download of the OTR-Plug-in for Pidgin
  13. ^ Pidgin Encryption
  14. ^ a b c Matthew Herper: Better Instant Messaging Through Linux Forbes.com, , 16 July 2002
  15. ^ GAIM: GTK+ America OnLine Instant Messenger Original project home page as February 10, 1999 (copy at the Internet Archive)
  16. ^ SourceForge.net: gaim-i18n. Retrieved on 2007-04-11. “"Pidgin" for gaim itself, "libpurple" for libgaim, …and "finch" for gaim-text.”
  17. ^ Important and Long Delayed News. Retrieved on 2007-05-01.
  18. ^ News — Pidgin. Retrieved on 2007-04-11. “Now that the settlement is signed, we hope to have the final Pidgin 2.0.0 release late this week or early next.”
  19. ^ Working towards 2.0.0. Retrieved on 2007-04-22.
  20. ^ Identity vs. Account Orientation. Retrieved on 2007-05-01.
  21. ^ Text box resizing issue. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
  22. ^ Main discussion ticket being closed — Pidgin. Retrieved on 2008-04-13.
  23. ^ Plain Text Passwords — Pidgin. Retrieved on 2007-05-18.
  24. ^ Pidgin 2.0.1 Review. Retrieved on 2007-06-14.
  25. ^ FAQ — Pidgin. Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
  26. ^ Sean Egan tells here that vv support won't necessarily come with 3.0.0. Retrieved on 2007-05-18.
  27. ^ Peter Lawler declares that gaim-vv is "completely dead now.". Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  28. ^ Bug 314529 (on BugZilla). Retrieved on 2007-04-11.
  29. ^ Bug 458457 (on BugZilla). Retrieved on 2007-08-15.
  30. ^ Blog posting about the beginnings of Meebo

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Microsoft Messenger for Mac, previously MSN Messenger for Mac, is a production of the Macintosh Business Unit, a division of Microsoft. ... MySpaceIM is an instant messaging program released by MySpace. ... Skype (IPA: ) is a software program that allows users to make calls over the Internet to other Skype users free of charge and to landlines and cell phones for a fee. ... QQ2006 Main User Interface QQ.coms old logo QQ.coms logo Tencent QQ, generally referred to as QQ, is the most popular free instant messaging computer program in China, and the world’s third most popular IM service [1]. The program is maintained by Tencent Holdings Limited (HKSE... For the old versions of this software called MSN Messenger, see MSN Messenger. ... MSN Messenger is a freeware instant messaging client that was developed and distributed by Microsoft in 1999 to 2005 and in 2007 for computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system (except Windows Vista), and aimed towards home users. ... “Y!M” redirects here. ... Nate (hangul:네이트) is an internet portal site company, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea and established in 2002. ... For the Ilkhanate ruler, see Baydu. ... Adium is a popular instant messaging client for Mac OS X that supports multiple protocols through the libpurple library. ... Lotus Sametime is an enterprise instant messaging and web conferencing application sold by the Lotus Software division of IBM. Lotus Sametime provides enterprise instant messaging functionality, presence information, and web conferencing. ... Kopete is a multi-protocol, free software instant messaging client. ... Meebo is an in-browser instant messaging program which supports multiple IM services, including Yahoo! Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, AIM, ICQ [1], and Jabber and is based on the free and open source library libpurple created by the software developers of Pidgin[2]. // Although still in its early... Miranda Instant Messenger is a minimalist, open source multiprotocol instant messaging application, designed for Microsoft Windows. ... Qnext is a Peer-to-Web (P2Web) broadcasting software which allows users to share files and communicate with email and instant messaging contacts. ... The Quiet Internet Pager (QIP) is an alternative instant messaging client based on the OSCAR protocol. ... Simple Instant Messenger (SIM) is a free software multiprotocol instant messaging client available for Linux, Windows and Mac OS X. SIM-ICQ was discontinued for a time because its founder Vladimir Shutoff, a Russian programmer, left the project. ... This article is about the instant messaging client. ... Official logo of the Jabber Software Foundation Jabber is a collection of open, real-time communication technologies built on the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP). ... Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol, or XMPP, is an open, XML-based protocol for near real-time extensible messaging and presence events. ... Exodus is a free software instant messaging client developed by Peter Millard and written in Borland Delphi that can connect to Jabber servers and exchange messages with other Jabber users. ... Google Talk is a Windows application for Voice over IP and instant messaging, offered by Google. ... Lotus Sametime is an enterprise instant messaging and web conferencing application sold by the Lotus Software division of IBM. Lotus Sametime provides enterprise instant messaging functionality, presence information, and web conferencing. ... Screenshot of Jajc roster (msStyle) JAJC is Jabber client for MS Windows written in Delphi by Mikel Ivanow. ... Psi is a GPLed instant messaging client for the Jabber (XMPP) protocol which uses the Qt toolkit. ... Tkabber is a free software client for the Jabber/XMPP instant messaging protocol. ... Gajim is a free software, instant messaging client for the Jabber (XMPP) protocol which uses the GTK+ toolkit. ... Spark is an Jabber/XMPP client written in Java. ... Coccinella is a free software client for the Jabber/XMPP instant messaging protocol. ... ICQ is an instant messaging computer program, which was first developed by the Israeli company Mirabilis, now owned by Time Warners AOL subsidiary. ... ICQ is an instant messaging computer program, which was first developed by the Israeli company Mirabilis, now owned by Time Warners AOL subsidiary. ... The Quiet Internet Pager (QIP) is an alternative instant messaging client based on the OSCAR protocol. ... IRC redirects here. ... The following comparison of Internet Relay Chat clients gives an overview of features and differences between various Internet Relay Chat clients. ... AmigaOS is the default native operating system of the Amiga personal computer. ... AmIRC is a MUI based IRC client for the Amiga. ... This article relates to both the original Classic Mac OS as well as Mac OS X, Apples more recent operating system. ... Colloquy is an open-source IRC, SILC and ICB client for Mac OS X. It uses its own chat core that is also included as part of the ChatKit project, though in the past it used Irssi as its IRC protocol engine. ... Fire is the first instant messaging client for Mac OS X (previously for OPENSTEP), that can access IRC, Jabber, AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo! Messenger, and Bonjour. ... Linkinus is a shareware IRC client for Mac OS X. Linkinus features a easy-to-use user interface that fits very well into Apples GUI, Aqua. ... Ircle (sometimes spelled IRCle) is an IRC client written by Onno Tijdgat for the Macintosh computer platform. ... MacIrssi is an IRC client based on the *nix IRC client Irssi. ... Snak is a modern IRC client for Macintosh written by Kent Sorensen. ... X-Chat Aqua is in its simplist form a IRC client for Mac OS X. It is based around the X-Chat program which supports multiple Operating Systems including Mac OS X. However, X-Chat relies on X11. ... Windows redirects here. ... Bersirc is a multi-platform Open Source IRC client currently in development for the Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X operating systems. ... HydraIRC is an Internet Relay Chat client for Windows, created in June 2002 and developed by Dominic Clifton. ... Klient is a shareware IRC client for Windows. ... mIRC is a shareware Internet Relay Chat client for Windows, created in 1995 and developed by Khaled Mardam-Bey. ... Comic Chat is an IRC client created by Microsoft bundled with some Internet-aware versions of Microsoft Windows. ... Miranda Instant Messenger is a minimalist, open source multiprotocol instant messaging application, designed for Microsoft Windows. ... Nettalk6 Nettalk is a powerful but easy to use freeware IRC-client for Windows. ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... This article is about the instant messaging client. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Visual IRC (ViRC) is an open source Internet Relay Chat client for the Windows operating system. ... XiRCON is a TCL-scripted IRC client for Microsoft Windows. ... Diagram of the relationships between several Unix-like systems A Unix-like operating system is one that behaves in a manner similar to a Unix system, while not necessarily conforming to or being certified to any version of the Single UNIX Specification. ... ircII is a Unix IRC client that is made available completely free of charge, and is available in source form. ... Kopete is a multi-protocol, free software instant messaging client. ... Konversation is an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client for the K Desktop Environment (KDE). ... BitchX ANSI splash screen (one of several in rotation). ... ChatZilla is an IRC client, written in XUL and JavaScript for Mozilla web browsers. ... The Enhanced Programmable ircII Client (ircII-EPIC) is an IRC client for Unix systems descended from the ircII client. ... Irssi is an IRC client program originally written by Timo Sirainen, and released under the terms of the GNU General Public License. ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... KVIrc started as an alternative IRC client for KDE under GNU/Linux by Szymon Stefanek. ... naim is a minimalist messaging and chat program written by Daniel Reed which supports the protocols AIM, ICQ, IRC, and lily (CMC). ... ScrollZ running on remote computer and used on Mac OS X. ScrollZ is an open source Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client based on ircII. ScrollZ was previously known as CToolz. ... WeeChat is an IRC client. ... A Screenshot of Xchat 2. ... ERC (Emacs Relay Chat) is a software package written in Emacs-Lisp that enables the Emacs editor to be used as an Internet Relay Chat client. ... IRC redirects here. ... The following comparison of Internet Relay Chat clients gives an overview of features and differences between various Internet Relay Chat clients. ...


 

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