Pidgin
A chat program which lets you log in to accounts on multiple chat networks simultaneously
Operating system: Windows
Publisher: The Pidgin Team
Release : Pidgin 2.10.12
Antivirus check: passed
Pidgin is an instant messaging client that supports the following protocols: AIM (Oscar and TOC protocols), Yahoo, ICQ, MSN Messenger, Gadu-Gadu, IRC, Jabber and Zephyr networks.
Pidgin users can connect to multiple accounts in different networks simultaneously. It means that you will be able to communicate with your friends via AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo Messenger and at the same time be in the IRC channel.
Pidgin allows users to connect to multiple accounts across different instant messaging networks simultaneously.
Pidgin supports many features of different networks, such as file transfer (expected soon), status system, as well as a warning about closing the MSN window.
The Pidgin program also has many unique features. One of them is Buddy Pounces, which notifies you by means of messages, playing music or running any program that your friend has left, disconnected or returned for communication. The program supports plugins - text substitutions, advanced features of various warnings with the help of messages, the ability to minimize the program window and much more.
At least 512 MB of RAM.
Internet connection for instant messaging.
PROS
High degree of customization and control.
Free to use with an open-source code base.
CONS
Interface seems outdated and unattractive.
No built-in video or voice chat features.
