Gossip (software) explained

Gossip
Developer:	Imendio, now Lanedo
Latest Release Version:	0.31
Latest Release Date:	August 2, 2008
Operating System:	Unix-like
Programming Language:	C
Genre:	Instant messaging
License:	GNU General Public License

Gossip is an instant messaging client for Unix-like operating systems. It uses XMPP protocol^[1] and adheres to GNOME's published human interface guidelines.^[2] It is written in the C programming language, and its main developer is Mikael Hallendal, founder of Imendio.^[3]

Features

Among its features are:

• Presence of your contacts
• Send and receive messages
• Group chatting
• Keeping all of your conversations logged
• Sound notification
• Compliance with GNOME's Human Interface Guidelines

See also

• List of XMPP client software

References

1. Web site: Gossip . 2008-06-27 . GNOME project . GNOME .
2. Book: Saint-André, Peter . XMPP: The Definitive Guide: Building Real-Time Applications with Jabber Technologies . O'Reilly Media . 2009 .
3. Web site: Interview with Mikael Hallendal, Founder of Imendio – OSnews.