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Laughing Mechanicus
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Messenger programs for Linux

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I've just started using Linux (SUSE) on my laptop for university work, does anybody know of a good messenger program to use on it? All it needs to be able to handle are MSN contacts, I've seen several on the web but some of them look a little dodgy or underdeveloped.

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I believe GAIM can be used on Linux, as can dMSN.
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I cheked, GAIM does support MSN.
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Yeup, GAIM is a good one. Kopete is another one. What software packaging system does SUSE use?
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I believe SUSE uses RPMs. They should be on the install CD though.

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