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Pidgin vs Windows Live Messenger

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

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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Windows Live Messenger

Windows Live Messenger

Social & Communications

Windows Live Messenger was an instant messaging client developed by Microsoft. It allowed users to communicate in real-time via text, voice, and video chat. At its peak, Windows Live Messenger had over 330 million active users per month.

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