Myspace IM
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| File:Myspaceim1.JPG Screenshot of MySpaceIM under the "New Blue" theme. | |
| Developer(s) | MySpace |
|---|---|
| Preview release | 1.0.697.0
/ 2007-05-31 |
| Operating system | Windows |
| Type | Instant messaging client |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | MySpaceIM page |
MySpaceIM is the official instant messaging client for the social networking site, MySpace. As of May 31, 2007, the IM client is in beta.
Features
MySpaceIM integrates several features into the IM. Currently these are the features included:
- Basic instant messaging to other MySpace users.
- Shortcuts to MySpace.com features and profiles.
- Imports friends from MySpace into your contacts list in MySpaceIM.
- Instant alerts for all requests, messages, and comments.
- Integrated music player, which plays your friends' profile songs.
- Switchable conversation views, such as: traditional IM, with pictures, or with cartoon-like balloons.
- Skinnable interface.
- Shareable custom backgrounds in message windows.
- Built-in avatar picture cropping.
- Custom emoticons.
- Custom "Zaps". (Zaps is a combination of a sound bite, picture, and words.)
Protocol
MySpaceIM uses a proprietary text-based protocol developed by MySpace. Messages are sent as lists of key/value pairs, separated by backslashes. Logging in involves a challenge/response protocol using the SHA-1 hash function and RC4 encryption. MySpaceIM has been rumored to be based on the MSN Messenger protocol, but has been pointed out that it simply shares the same port with MSN, not any of its protocol. (The common misconception can likely be attributed to the usage of protocol analyzers, such as Wireshark, which match protocols based off ports.)
Compatibility
In November 2006, Cerulean Studios announced their support in MySpaceIM through the upcoming instant messenger release of Trillian Astra.
A Pidgin protocol plugin for MySpaceIM is being developed (starting April 7th, 2007) under Google's Summer of Code 2007[1]. More information on the plugin, including supported features, a protocol specification, and full source code can be found at [2].
August 2007, Ebuddy announced [3] support for MySpace IM through their beta web version.
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