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Alternative to Windows Live Messenger in Linux

5 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/alternative-to-windows-live-messenger-in-linux.77037/

sourav123
sourav123 Original post #1
Dec 31, 2007 at 4:43 PM
Hi,

I am a Windows Vista user. I am planning to shift to Linux but the problem is my friends are all using Windows Live Messenger and they are not willing to switch to Linux alternatives. Can you please suggest an alternative to Windows Live Messenger which can be used in Linux to chat with Windows users with the same functionality as Windows Live Messenger.

If such a software is available, I will be switching to Linux in no time.

Regards,
Sourav
ray|raven
ray|raven #2
Dec 31, 2007 at 4:46 PM
You could use aMSN or Pidgin or Kopete depending on the distro you are choosing.

Regards,
ray
desiibond
desiibond #3
Dec 31, 2007 at 4:47 PM
Pidgin is the best, IMHO
sourav123
sourav123 #4
Dec 31, 2007 at 4:55 PM
Hi,

Does anyone of these softwares support webcam and video? Its an absolute must for me.

Regards,
Sourav
ray|raven
ray|raven #5
Dec 31, 2007 at 4:58 PM
aMSN and Kopete support Webcams.
Pidgin does not.

Regards,
ray