Open-Source IM Client supporitng multiple Protocols

[usman999_1]

Hi*!
I am thinking of doing an Open-Source Win32 IM client supporting multiple protocols. If anyone is interested in taking part, do contact me at my email address.
usman999_1@hotmail.com
Regards,
Usman.

[Sam Hobbs]

Many others have tried this type of thing, including Microsoft. Earlier versions of Microsoft's MSN Messenger supported other IM software, but it was not open-source of course. The problem is that most IM software uses proprietary protocols. Therefore before starting such a project, you need to determine what protocols are documented and/or have existing software that can be used. For ICQ, the Miranda Instant Messenger (http://www.miranda-im.org) probably can be used.

[asi_foru]

I am interested but is it necessary to keep it open source
anyways give me details bcoz i dont know much about these things but i can code very well in C/C++

;) lets do it

[axionysus]

Trillian (cerulean studios) is just that, It supports AIM, MSN, ICQ, Yahoo, and IRC all in one.

[Sam Hobbs]

Is Trillian open-source or public domain? If so, then a link would help; or at least, a web site address. Certainly we could search for it, but if someone has that information, then it is likely to save time for many people if more specific information is provided.

[axionysus]

Trillian is a retail program available at http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/ as either a basic version (free) or pro version ($25 up front and possibly a yearly charge for updates and tech support). As far as I can tell it's written in XML and has some form of license for the AIM, MSN, Yahoo, and ICQ dll's. It's interface is a nice change from AIM, that's really the only reason I use it but I've read that is has lots of special features available. BTW you should look into "jabber", it's used for all kinds of custom made IM clients and has a large network of resources for developers including code libraries and newletters.

[Sam Hobbs]

I am thinking of doing an Open-Source Win32 IM clientTrillian is a retail programThen Trillian is not relevant. It has no value to the project usman999_1 asked about, except possibly as an example of a potential design.

[Brad Jones]

Trillian would be an excellent example to look at. It is becoming very popular.


Brad!

[Sam Hobbs]

Is Trillian open-source? That answer is still not clear. Unless it is open-source, then it is only it's features that can be looked at.

I should let Usman decide how useful the suggestion is, but it sure is not what Usman was asking. The question, as stated, is who wants to help.

[Brad Jones]

Sorry, I wasn't clear. Tillian should be looked at for *features*. It is popular and offers a number of features that would be expected.

Brad!

[Sam Hobbs]

And I am sorry if I was too emphatic, but I was quick to react because I have seen many other posts and messages in which someone asks for freeware or open source or something like that, and then someone sneaks in a commercial product without saying it is a commercial product. It is the combination of providing an answer that was not requested and omitting an important peice of information that is likely to get a reaction from me. If it had simply been stated initially that Trillian is a commercial product then I would have thought privately that that is not what Usman asked for but I would have quickly moved on to other things.

[usman999_1]

Well thanks to all for your feedback. I actually asked for help quite a few months back, more then year to be precise. And then nobody came forward so i started myself just to implement MSN .NET Messenger Service. At the moment its *almost* complete. If someone would like to try out my client, please click the link in my signature. And since it's my own effort so i didnt make it open-source. This binary is for Win2k & above, if someone needs Win95/98 version let me know. Btw this client is not using MFC, its plain Win32.
Regards,
Usman.
P:S. After download and unzipping the package, please excecute the "Install.exe" once to do the setup & stuff, then you can start the URMessenger.exe.

[Sam Hobbs]

That is interesting, Usman. I have downloaded URMessenger but I have not yet installed it.

Feel free to contact me; I prefer EMail and you can go to my profile to send me a message (email message, not private message preferably).

[usman999_1]

Thanks for trying out my client. I tried to send you email but i got

Sorry! That user has specified that they do not wish to receive emails. If you still wish to send an email to this user, please contact the administrator and they may be able to help.

:(.
Regards,
Usman.

[Sam Hobbs]

Thank you for telling me about that. It should not be like that, and I have checked my profile; I don't see why it is doing that.

So use email address samuel@socal.rr.com.

[Neo]

There is already a open source cross platform application to do this.

http://gaim.sourceforge.net/about.php

[Sam Hobbs]

Note that it has been more than a year since Usman first asked.

Since then, Usman developed something without significant help from others. Rigtht?

[shameelashaikh]

salam
Till now I dont know IM client but if you want I am ready to help you in your work. Please e-mail me at shameelashaikh@rediffmail.com because I want to know more about what you are gonna do.

Regards
Shameela Shaikh

[usman999_1]

Salam,
IM stands for Instant Messenger or Messeging like Msn, Yahoo, AOL etc etc. The reason I posted here for help coz I thought doing a Windows client for all these network, coz i wasn't satisfied with the clients that were out there already. To tryout my client you just have to download my cleint & unzip it. Goto the unzipped folder and read the "ReadMe". It will tell you what u need to do inorder to use it. You sure need to have a @hotmail or @msn.com or registeded passport account Or you can signup at www.hotmail.com for a free account.
Thanks,
Usman.

[Manojvb]

Hello,

Today i saw ur this post. I though i must reply. B'cos i am good with c/C++ & i am a strong believer in open source software. If u need any help or a beta tester then pm me at any time.

I will love to help u in ur such a great project.

Regards.