X-Pidgin

Despite the fact that they enables you to carry out real-time conversations and share files instantly with your friends and colleagues, the problem with most IM clients is that your chat partners need to create an account and log in so you can perform these actions.

X-Pidgin is a multi-protocol messenger that enables you to connect with any of your existing IM accounts and gain access to multiple networks at the same time.

The highlight of the application stems from the fact that you do not have to create a new account and ask friends to join. Instead, you can use any of your existing Yahoo, Facebook, IRC, AIM, MSN, MySpaceIM or Google Talk and you can immediately view all your contacts as well as the conversation logs with them.

Ideally, it would be nice if it allowed you to add your own account from any instant messaging service you are using, especially since there are so many of them out there.

It is necessary to mention that the utility enables you to modify your accounts anytime. If you adhere to the security tips and change your password on a regular basis, you can quickly update the information within the app as well.

You should know that the program comes with all the standard tools you would normally expect from an IM service, meaning real-time chat, file transfer, conversation log, emoticons, and tabbed conversation windows.

You can add a new contact or create a group for your existing contacts effortlessly by simply specifying their ID account and optionally, their alias and a customized message to join your conversation. This function can come in handy when you have contacts from both your personal and professional sphere in the same account.

Even though it could use support for more instant messaging protocols, X-Pidgin is easy to use, reliable and does not require you to create additional accounts.