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Gaim Releases Version 1.0.0

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the unpossible dept.

bfree writes "Congratulations to all in the gaim team as they release for download version 1.0.0 (changelog). For those who don't know what gaim is, you could read the full answer on their site but for the lazy: 'Gaim is a multi-protocol instant messaging (IM) client for Linux, BSD, MacOS X, and Windows. It is compatible with AIM (Oscar and TOC protocols), ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, IRC, Jabber, Gadu-Gadu, and Zephyr networks.' Gaim is also the 2nd most active project on Sourceforge and the 4th most popular on Freshmeat and seemingly all round #1 Free IM client!"

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  1. 1.0 and no gaim-vv merge? by Mmm+coffee · · Score: 5, Insightful

    While I'm glad to see gaim moving on to a "stable" number, wouldn't it be smart to wait until the boys at gaim-vv got video and voice chat working? Gaim rocks for an instant messaging client, but can't do the major stupid little things that the "official" clients can do. This may turn off users who see 1.0 and expect it to do that...

    Then again, I might be paranoid and need to have my morning coffee.

  2. Re:no mac binary by Leers · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Yes, I've done the hobby thing. Thats why I gave up trying to compile things. Mostly, I just find it a little disrespectful, not posting a binary to an operating system you claim compatibility to. Its as if its not worth their time making one for anything besides windows and two dozen linux distros. I forgot about fink though.