Gadu-Gadu
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Gadu-Gadu (Polish for "chit-chat"; commonly known as GG or gg) is a Polish instant messaging client.
| Gadu-Gadu | |
|---|---|
| Latest release | 7.7 [build 3746] |
| OS | Windows 98/2000/Me/XP/2003/Vista |
| Genre | Instant messaging client |
| License | Adware |
| Website | Gadu-Gadu |
Gadu-Gadu is financed by the display of advertisements. As with ICQ, users are identified by their serial numbers. There are numerous add-ons available to provide extra features. The official version provides over 150 smiley icons, and allows off-line messages, data dispatch, and VoIP. Since version 6.0, an experimental SSL secure connection mode can be used. The developer is based in Warsaw, Poland.
One of the most popular features of Gadu-Gadu is the status option, allowing users to display short text messages visible under their buddy icons on other users' contact lists. Gadu-Gadu uses its own proprietary protocol. Many unofficial plugins have been created to expand its capabilities. Even though Gadu-Gadu service provider officially forbids to access the network with 3rd party applications (changes in use Terms and Conditions introduced in 2006), several other instant messengers have the ability to communicate with GG protocol such as:
- Kadu, a free and open-source instant messenger similar to Gadu-Gadu (Linux/Macintosh)
- Tlen.pl, a Polish instant messenger (Windows)
- Miranda IM (Windows)
- Adium (Macintosh)
- Palringo (Windows PC, Windows Mobile and S60)
- Proteus (Macintosh)
- Pidgin / Finch (multi-platform)
- Kopete (multi-platform)
- AmiGG (AmigaOS, AROS, and MorphOS)
- EKG console client (Linux/Macintosh)
- GNU Gadu (Linux/Macintosh)
- AQQ
Gadu-Gadu is the most popular IM in Poland. There are over 7.8 million registered accounts, and every day approximately 6.5 million users are online.
Many users consider the latest version too overloaded by unnecessary addons (Gadu-Gadu Radio Station etc.), so the older versions (especially 6.1 build 158) are still as popular as the new one. However, the new version is generally regarded as being much more stable.[who?]
[edit] See also
- Comparison of instant messaging clients
- Comparison of IRC clients
- Comparison of instant messaging protocols
[edit] External links
- (Polish) Gadu-Gadu.pl
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