Package: pidgin (2.7.3-1+squeeze3)

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graphical multi-protocol instant messaging client for X

Pidgin is a graphical, modular instant messaging client capable of using multiple networks at once. Currently supported are: AIM/ICQ, Yahoo!, MSN, IRC, Jabber/XMPP/Google Talk, Napster, Zephyr, Gadu-Gadu, Bonjour, Groupwise, Sametime, SILC, SIMPLE, QQ, MySpaceIM, and MXit.

Some extra packages are suggested to use increased functionality:

 * gnome-panel | kdebase-workspace-bin | docker:
   - To use the system tray icon functionality (minimizing to an icon, having
     the icon blink when there are new messages, etc.)
 * libsqlite3-0:
   - To use Contact Availability Prediction plugin

Tags: Implemented in: C, User Interface: X Window System, Networking: Client, Network Protocol: IRC, Jabber, MSN Messenger, OSCAR (AIM/ICQ), SSL/TLS, Yahoo! Messenger, Zeroconf, Role: Program, Interface Toolkit: GTK, Purpose: Chatting, Works with: Instant Messages, X Window System: Application

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