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5 stars
Version: Pidgin 2.2.2
"Very good!"
Pros: Here are a few reasons why I like it:
- It doesn't use a lot of RAM or resources so it's very light.
- It has everything every other client has such as a bunch of free smiley sets to download.
- Very smooth and professional.
- Very easy to setup and has NO ADS at all!
- You can use almost any network you can think of!
- It's FREE. Saves log files, pictures, and a lot of free plugins and very useful tools!
Cons: I didn't like how it was complicated. When you sign on two users at a time, the buddy list joins in into one which was a bit of a downfall. Also, you will need to download GTK for it to work since it's a Linux based program from the beginning included in Ubuntu Linux. I also don't like how it's required to save buddy icons from users, I usually have to clear it myself because it gets VERY cloggy in the "icons" folder somewhere in the application data folder. Also, it gets very annoying how any away message you make is automatically saved. Sometimes it gets a "windows socket error" which I never found out why.
The fonts aren't the same as normal fonts that were used in AIM 5.9 which made more sense. (8pt looks more like 7pt on this client) Also the direct connection to send picture files have no status bar telling you where you are up to on your download/upload, and sometimes never really specify whether you are connected with the buddy or not. I know this might sound like a lot of downfalls, but even with all these flaws, it's still VERY useful and very good. I rather use this than AIM 6.x any time!
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