Pidgin is a multi-protocol Instant Messaging client that allows you to use all of your IM accounts at once.

Changelog:

- In the Join/Part plugin, add the ability to apply the rules to buddies. By default, joins and parts for buddies are still shown.
- Support SOCKS proxies specified in GNOME or Windows proxy settings.
- Fix some possible crashes in MSNP15.
- Enable a default SSL trust relationship for MSN servers.
- Avoid disconnecting from XMPP servers on parse errors that are non-fatal.
- Include some perl files that were mistakenly omitted in 2.5.0.
- Prevent use of custom smilies without "shortcuts."
- Fix a crash that could appear with AIM buddy tooltips.
- General refresh of many icons in the interface.
- Many cleanups to artwork source are now included in the distribution.
- A new "throbber" animation has been added to indicate when accounts are connecting.

Program Information Category: Internet and communication Type: Free Version: 2.5.1 Size: 10.8MB Works on: Windows, Linux Product page: here