A Mac OS X software that supports multiple instant messaging protocols.
The software boasts a beautiful and intuitive Mac OS X interface, offering a no-brainer chatting experience. Proteus has all the necessary features, including a simple drawer that groups conversations and declutters your desktop. Proteus feels like a part of your Mac, blending in with the rest of your apps seamlessly.
Proteus Extras make customizing Proteus to your liking an effortless process. Message views, sound packs, emoticons, among others, are among the numerous extras Proteus offers to make you feel at home and in control. Proteus supports file transfers for MSN, Yahoo, AIM, and Jabber, with future versions geared towards improving the experience further.
Proteus integrates Address Book, Cocoa, and WebKit technologies, resulting in a powerful application that feels at home on your Mac. With Address Book integration, Proteus allows you to display real-names instead of usernames in your contact list. WebKit provides customized chat views that match your personality. Cocoa support provides freebies such as customizable toolbars, spell checking, integration with system services, drag and drop (file transfers, text clipping), making for a legendary Mac experience.
Moreso, Proteus supports UNIX technologies thanks to Mac OS X's BSD heritage. Proteus can run shell scripts when someone messages you or display rich LaTeX equations, among other supported UNIX functionalities. In summary, Proteus is a top-notch multi-protocol IM client, offering a host of functionalities that make chatting a breeze.
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