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Pidgin, alternative Linux à Windows Live Messenger (MSN)
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Pidgin is a solid replacement for Windows Live Messenger if you need a lightweight, cross‑platform IM client that supports multiple protocols. It works well for users who still use MSN or other legacy services via the libpurple plugin, and for anyone who wants to keep all their chats in one place. Those who rely heavily on the MSN‑specific features (like the built‑in Windows Live integration) may find the experience slightly different, but overall Pidgin covers the core functions.
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Prix
- Gratuit
- Dernière version
- 2.14.14 (23 janvier 2025)
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Ce qui fonctionne pareil
- Both allow instant text chat with contacts
- Both support multiple messaging protocols
- Both provide status messages and buddy lists
- Both offer file transfer
- Both give desktop notifications
Ce qui change
- Pidgin does not have native Windows Live integration or the same look and feel
- It requires installing plugins for some legacy protocols
- It lacks the built‑in Windows Live address book sync
- It uses libpurple which may not support every MSN feature like certain emoticons
- It does not provide the same Microsoft‑specific branding and services
Ouvrir vos fichiers Windows Live Messenger (MSN)
Windows Live Messenger used a proprietary .db or .dat format for chat logs and contacts that is not directly readable by Pidgin. There is no official tool to import those files; users typically export contacts to a CSV or vCard from the old client and then import them into Pidgin, or manually recreate the accounts.
Passer de Windows Live Messenger (MSN) à Pidgin, étape par étape
- Export your MSN contacts to a CSV or vCard file from the old Windows Live Messenger client.
- Install Pidgin from your distribution’s package manager or via Flatpak.
- Open Pidgin, go to Accounts → Add Account, and choose the appropriate protocol (e.g., MSN, XMPP).
- Import the exported contact list into Pidgin using the Import feature or by pasting the data into the buddy list.
Fonctionnalités clés de Pidgin
- Prise en charge de plus de 30 protocoles de chat via libpurple
- Connexion simultanée à plusieurs comptes
- Système de plugins pour les extensions (p. ex., chiffrement OTR, correction orthographique)
- Groupes de contacts et messages de statut
- Transfert de fichiers pour les protocoles pris en charge
- Thèmes et émojis personnalisables
- Journalisation des chats dans des fichiers locaux
- Version portable via Flatpak
Installer Pidgin sous Linux
flatpak install flathub im.pidgin.Pidginsudo apt install pidginsudo apt install pidginsudo dnf install pidginsudo zypper install pidginQuestions fréquentes
Can I use Pidgin to log into my old MSN account?
Yes, if the MSN protocol plugin is still available in libpurple, you can add an MSN account in Pidgin. However, Microsoft discontinued the service in 2013, so the account may no longer be active.
Does Pidgin support file transfer from MSN?
File transfer works for protocols that support it. For MSN, if the service is still running, Pidgin can send and receive files, but the feature may be limited due to the discontinued service.
Will Pidgin show my Windows Live status?
No. Pidgin does not integrate with the Windows Live status system; you set status manually within Pidgin.
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