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Gossip
Developer(s)Imendio, now Lanedo
Stable release
0.31 / August 2, 2008
Written inC
Operating systemUnix-like
TypeInstant messaging
LicenseGNU General Public License
Websitewiki.gnome.org/Apps/Attic/Gossip

Gossip is an instant messaging client for Unix-like operating systems. It uses XMPP protocol[1] and adheres to GNOME's published human interface guidelines.[2] It is written in the C programming language, and its main developer is Mikael Hallendal, founder of Imendio.[3]

Features

Among its features are:

  • Presence of your contacts
  • Send and receive messages
  • Group chatting
  • Keeping all of your conversations logged
  • Sound notification
  • Compliance with GNOME's Human Interface Guidelines

See also

References

  1. ^ GNOME project. "Gossip". Retrieved 2008-06-27.
  2. ^ Saint-André, Peter (2009). XMPP: The Definitive Guide: Building Real-Time Applications with Jabber Technologies. O'Reilly Media. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ http://www.osnews.com/story/8411/Interview_with_Mikael_Hallendal_Founder_of_Imendio