aMSN . It is a free and multiplatform instant messaging client that uses the MSN protocol . Its name comes from Alvaro’s Messenger , in honor of its creator, Álvaro J. Iradier Muro . It has an interface similar to that of the original MSN Messenger client , although skins can be applied to change its appearance.
Summary
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- 1 Features
- 2 Installation
- 3 Automatic configuration
- 4 Use
- 5 Similar apps
- 6 Sources
features
Some of the features of aMSN are:
- It is free and open source software , released under the GPL license.
- Use the Tcl / Tk graphics libraries .
- Viewing images.
- Custom emoticons.
- Normal and animated emoticons with sounds.
- Multi-language availability (about 40 languages currently supported).
- Support of skins that change the appearance.
- Plugin support that add new capabilities.
- Webcam support.
- Login to multiple accounts simultaneously.
- File transfer without speed limit.
- Support for groups.
- Logs (activity logs) of conversations.
- Time stamping on messages.
- Event alarms.
- Conference support.
- Tabbed chat windows.
- Management of MSN Spaces .
- Anti-aliasing font support .
Installation
The easiest way to install aMSN is through the official Ubuntu repositories , installing the amsn package. The current stable version is 0.97. From GetDeb.net download the .deb package of the latest stable version of the aMsn.
Automatic configuration
In version 0.97RC1 of the aMSN you can use a script that allows you to install this version and will configure the antialising, the winks, the webcam and the chameleon in ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon.
Steps:
- Download the script and grant it execute permissions.
- Open a Terminal and write:
” ./aMSN_Installer.sh ”
Once this is done, a window will open in which you can choose between:
- Version 0.96 stable.
- The 0.97RC1 version with support for everything mentioned above.
Use
To start aMSN on the GNOME desktop, go to the Applications -> Internet -> aMSN menu.
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- Monkey Messenger
- Mercury Messenger
- Emesene
- Pidgin
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- Kmess
