PidginScreenlet is a desktop widget that displays the Pidgin instant messenger's contact list on the desktop screen.
If you're looking for a widget application that can display your Pidgin contact-list, then PidginScreenlet might be worth checking out. This screenlet is specifically designed to run on X11-based compositing window managers, like Compiz architecture. The Screenlets are drawn in SVG and scripted in Python, which makes it easy for this software to work with Pidgin.
For those who aren't familiar, Pidgin is a multi-platform instant messaging client that allows users to log into various different services from one application. One of its notable features is its support for multiple instant messaging protocols, including client-to-server message encryption for protocols that support it. Pidgin also supports plugins, such as "Off-the-Record Messaging" and Pidgin encryption, which allows for end-to-end message encryption.
When it comes to standard instant messaging tools, Pidgin has got you covered. The application features tabbed conversations, a Contact list, file transfer on supported protocols, and conversation and chat logging. In terms of requirements, you'll need GNOME, Screenlets, and Pidgin version 2.3.1 or higher.
If you decide to give PidginScreenlet a try, be aware that there was a bugfix in a recent release to address an unhandled exception. Overall, this software is a useful option for anyone looking for a convenient way to display their Pidgin contact-list on their desktop.
For those who aren't familiar, Pidgin is a multi-platform instant messaging client that allows users to log into various different services from one application. One of its notable features is its support for multiple instant messaging protocols, including client-to-server message encryption for protocols that support it. Pidgin also supports plugins, such as "Off-the-Record Messaging" and Pidgin encryption, which allows for end-to-end message encryption.
When it comes to standard instant messaging tools, Pidgin has got you covered. The application features tabbed conversations, a Contact list, file transfer on supported protocols, and conversation and chat logging. In terms of requirements, you'll need GNOME, Screenlets, and Pidgin version 2.3.1 or higher.
If you decide to give PidginScreenlet a try, be aware that there was a bugfix in a recent release to address an unhandled exception. Overall, this software is a useful option for anyone looking for a convenient way to display their Pidgin contact-list on their desktop.
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