Continuing with the special Windows Live Messenger in Genbeta, this time we will know some IM clients on GNU / Linux systems compatible with the Microsoft service.
There are many programs of this type on this platform, many of them are Multi, so that not only allow users to connect using a Live account but also any other, like AIM, Yahoo!, Google Talk, Jabber ... We will comment on two messaging clients dedicated exclusively to MSN protocol operating on GNU / Linux systems, two other Multi very popular among users and an alternative scheduled on Java.
aMSN is one of the best-known applications, especially for users who move from Windows to GNU / Linux, as the program itself is defined as a clone of MSN Messenger. The list of features is very broad and very similar to the official client, includes support for voice and video conferences, sending messages offline, sending files and drones, animated emoticons, eyelashes, skins ... and also can add many useful plug-ins.
aMSN is multiplatform, from the downloads section of the official website can get the installers for Windows, Mac, GNU / Linux and FreeBSD.
EMeSeNe is a specific customer for MSN Messenger designed for Gnome, version for Windows and GNU / Linux. It tries to maintain an easy and intuitive graphical interface for the user. It is a bit short on features (for now), but what usually tends to be used by all users really works well and is very pleasant to use. There are many gadgets that can be activated directly from the program options and can customize the interface on distribution of windows and colors used.
Pidgin is a client we have already spoken in Genbeta. It runs on Windows and Unix derivatives, comes preinstalled on several series of GNU / Linux distributions with the Gnome desktop environment. It's the evolution of ancient Gaim, and takes a long time to look purple and is one of the most used by its beautiful design, simplicity and stability. There are a lot of plugins and additions to make special features and behaves great when you are logged into multiple accounts at once, keeping a good organization of contacts in one window. The development team is working on support for voice and video conferences, for inclusion in future versions of the program.
Kopete is designed to work in KDE, perfectly integrated with the manager and e-mail address book of this desktop environment. It is also Multi, supports many types of accounts and all the features common in this type of applications, but also provides further support for videoconferencing and voice calls on accounts MSN and Yahoo!. Chats, ringing, tabs, with customization skins, send and receive files? The vast majority of users KDE speaks wonders of this client messaging, which is one of the most popular GNU / Linux.
Mercury is a MSN Messenger client that runs on Windows, Mac and GNU / Linux, but need to have Java installed to use it. At the website of the programme are packages for the different distributions systems and to install easily. Lets make routine also in the rest of alternatives and support for videoconferencing is in the process of development (already included in versions of the pilot program).
In Genbeta | Start Guide Linux: IM clients
Links | aMSN, EMeSeNe, Pidgin, Kopete, Mercury
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