Pidgin supports many features of these chat networks, such as file transfers, away messages, buddy icons, custom smilies, and typing notifications. Numerous plugins also extend Pidgin's functionality above and beyond the standard features.
Similar applications:
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), MS Windows Live, MSN Messenger, ICQ, Yahoo! Messenger, MySpace IM, Adium, Gaim, Trillian
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