“Xubuntu Linux Ditches Pidgin in Favor of Open Source Alternatives – BetaNews”

“Revolutionize Your Chat Experience: Say Goodbye to Pidgin as Xubuntu Ditches the Outdated Multi-Chat App”

Remember the days before Facebook Messenger, iMessage, and WhatsApp took over? AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), MSN Messenger, and ICQ were the go-to chat platforms. But as third-party chat apps like Gaim (now known as Pidgin) emerged, offering convenience and ad-free options, they quickly became the preferred choice. However, with the rise of proprietary and locked down protocols, Pidgin’s usefulness has decreased, leading to its removal from Xubuntu 21.10. But fear not, Pidgin can still be installed if desired. Nonetheless, this latest move by Xubuntu marks the end of an era for Pidgin. It’s time to embrace the future and say farewell to this outdated multi-chat app.

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