Buddy Status

If you're an avid user of Mac OS X v10.4 and find yourself regularly checking your iChat buddy list to keep tabs on your friends, then Buddy Status is the widget for you. Buddy Status is a Dashboard widget that offers a simplistic approach to keep track of your buddies’ activities without the hassle of opening a buddy list.

This handy tool displays the name of your iChat buddy list in a color-coded format, signalling their current status. With a single key press, you have immediate access to your buddy's recently updated status. And with the ability to have multiple Buddy Status widgets on your Dashboard, you can track as many buddies as you need in one centralized location.

And if you need to instantly message a buddy, clicking on their name will open an iChat IM window to them, provided they are online. You can also hover over their name, and a tool-tip will reveal their current status message.

So if you're looking for a simple yet effective way to keep an eye on your iChat friends, download Buddy Status today. The latest version includes an updated feature where you can now quickly view a buddy's status message by hovering over their name.