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jRuby vs Pidgin

A side-by-side look at jRuby and Pidgin. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

jRuby

jRuby

Development

jRuby is an implementation of the Ruby programming language that runs on the Java virtual machine (JVM). It allows developers to use Ruby syntax and libraries while leveraging the performance, scalability, and enterprise features of Java.

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Pidgin

Pidgin

Social & Communications

Pidgin is an open source chat application used for instant messaging that supports multiple protocols and accounts including AIM, MSN, Yahoo, XMPP/Jabber, and more. It allows users to stay connected across different services on one interface.

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