Instant Messenger in Linux

[Gazer]

I installed Ubuntu on my laptop this weekend and stupidly didn't realise that MSN wouldn't work on it. I have used the Pigin IM but it really is very basic and only has text messaging.

Does anyone have any suggestions for getting an IM that has video and audio for Linux?

 

[Avatar_5]

Skype works, grab the .deb from www.skype.com.
I think Gmail's Labs edition also works.. Not entirely sure, though.

 

[web]

Use aMSN it's the same as msn I know in Mandriva it's in the repos don't know about ubuntu though. Here is their website http://www.amsn-project.net/

 

[Slobber]

Kopete is quite good as a general purpose messenge. I use it for gtalk, as I havent seen a gtalk client for linux, and connecting to your mail every time is a pain. You can use it for multiple chat programs at once.

As Web aMsn is good if you want something that looks and feels exactly like MSN.

 

[Gazer]

Thanks guys...you're all stars.

 

[Shake&Bake]

Gold stars for everyone!!!!

 

[d0b33]

Just search the repo for aMSN, it is there.

Add/remove from the menubar.

 

[Slobber]

Just a warning though, aMSN has all sorts of dependencies (tls and tcl or something like that) so urpmi or apt it. Just trying to download the RPM will prove painful.

 

[Gazer]

I downloaded the aMSN and it works!!! Now all I need to do is find a linux compatible webcam. Any suggestions?

 

[stickytoffee]

Most of the logitech devices work well ...

 

[Gazer]

Most of the logitech devices work well ...

Thanks, I'll check them out.