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In 2007, Pidgin had an estimated 3 million users. Pidgin is based on a library called libpurple, which means that it is a multi-platform instant messaging program. Pidgin used to be called Gaim but AOL's copyright of the word AIM led to a lawsuit and they were forced to change their name.
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What was Pidgin software formerly called?
Pidgin software was formerly called Gaim. Pidgin is an open-source instant messaging client. Pidgin is based on a library called libpurple. Libpurple supports multiple instant-messaging protocols.
How do you pronounce pidgin?
Pidgin is an instant messaging client. It is pronounced "pigeon" - pij-uhn. The pij part sounds like the idge in Ridge.
What is an Imers?
Assuming you mean IMers, IM stands for Instant Message. An IMer is someone who sends instant messages. IMers are people who communicate using instant messages. Examples of instant messaging tools are Google Talk, Yahoo Instant Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, ICQ, Adium, Pidgin, ...
When was Pidgin - software - created?
Pidgin - software - was created in 1998.
How do you add contacts on Pidgin Instant Messenger?
The link below might have the info you need.
How do you say good news in pidgin english?
It depend on which pidgin Engilsh variety you're using:American Indian Pidgin EnglishChinese Pidgin EnglishChukotka Pidgin EnglishFulani Pidgin EnglishHawaiian Pidgin EnglishJapanese Bamboo EnglishJapanese Pidgin EnglishKorean Bamboo EnglishKru Pidgin EnglishLiberian Interior Pidgin EnglishLoyalty Islands Pidgin EnglishMadras Tamil Pidgin EnglishMaori Pidgin EnglishMicronesian Pidgin EnglishNauru Chinese Pidgin EnglishNew Caledonian Pidgin EnglishNigerian Pidgin English (This is commonly spoken across the country especially in the southern part of the country. There are variations in the southern part with some distinct way of speaking in the Edo/Delta states of Nigeria)Papuan Pidgin English (this was replaced by Hiri Motu and was not ancestral to Tok Pisin)*Pitkern language (Atlantic creole language based on an 18th century dialect of English and Tahitian, spoken on Norfolk Island and Pitcairn Island)Port Augusta Pidgin EnglishPort Jackson Pidgin English (ancestral to Australian Kriol)Queensland Kanaka EnglishSierra Leone Pidgin EnglishSamoan Plantation PidginThai Pidgin EnglishTogolese Pidgin English (German Togoland)Vietnamese Pidgin EnglishWest African Pidgin English
How do you speak pidgin English?
It depend on which pidgin Engilsh variety you're using:American Indian Pidgin EnglishChinese Pidgin EnglishChukotka Pidgin EnglishFulani Pidgin EnglishHawaiian Pidgin EnglishJapanese Bamboo EnglishJapanese Pidgin EnglishKorean Bamboo EnglishKru Pidgin EnglishLiberian Interior Pidgin EnglishLoyalty Islands Pidgin EnglishMadras Tamil Pidgin EnglishMaori Pidgin EnglishMicronesian Pidgin EnglishNauru Chinese Pidgin EnglishNew Caledonian Pidgin EnglishNigerian Pidgin English (This is commonly spoken across the country especially in the southern part of the country. There are variations in the southern part with some distinct way of speaking in the Edo/Delta states of Nigeria)Papuan Pidgin English (this was replaced by Hiri Motu and was not ancestral to Tok Pisin)*Pitkern language (Atlantic creole language based on an 18th century dialect of English and Tahitian, spoken on Norfolk Island and Pitcairn Island)Port Augusta Pidgin EnglishPort Jackson Pidgin English (ancestral to Australian Kriol)Queensland Kanaka EnglishSierra Leone Pidgin EnglishSamoan Plantation PidginThai Pidgin EnglishTogolese Pidgin English (German Togoland)Vietnamese Pidgin EnglishWest African Pidgin English
How do you say I love you in pidgin English?
It depends on which English-based pidgin you're using:American Indian Pidgin EnglishChinese Pidgin EnglishChukotka Pidgin EnglishFulani Pidgin EnglishHawaiian Pidgin EnglishJapanese Bamboo EnglishJapanese Pidgin EnglishKorean Bamboo EnglishKru Pidgin EnglishLiberian Interior Pidgin EnglishLoyalty Islands Pidgin EnglishMadras Tamil Pidgin EnglishMaori Pidgin EnglishMicronesian Pidgin EnglishNauru Chinese Pidgin EnglishNew Caledonian Pidgin EnglishNigerian Pidgin English (This is commonly spoken across the country especially in the southern part of the country. There are variations in the southern part with some distinct way of speaking in the Edo/Delta states of Nigeria)Papuan Pidgin English (this was replaced by Hiri Motu and was not ancestral to Tok Pisin)*Pitkern language (Atlantic creole language based on an 18th century dialect of English and Tahitian, spoken on Norfolk Island and Pitcairn Island)Port Augusta Pidgin EnglishPort Jackson Pidgin English (ancestral to Australian Kriol)Queensland Kanaka EnglishSierra Leone Pidgin EnglishSamoan Plantation PidginThai Pidgin EnglishTogolese Pidgin English (German Togoland)Vietnamese Pidgin EnglishWest African Pidgin English
What does pidgin English mean?
Pidgin English is a simplified form of a language that develops as a means of communication between speakers of different languages. It typically involves a mixture of words and grammar from multiple languages.
Can you iChat without an apple computer?
You cannot use the program iChat. However, you can use other instant messenger clients such as Pidgin to chat, even with people using iChat.
What is the best chat program to currently use?
The best chat program to currently use is Digsby, MirandaIM or Pidgin. These chat programs have support for multiple messaging services such as Skype, AIM, MSN, ICQ and more.
What is the historical development of pidgin English?
English based pidgins have different histories, depending on which variety you are talking about. There are more than 25 documented pidgins based on English:American Indian Pidgin EnglishChinese Pidgin EnglishChukotka Pidgin EnglishFulani Pidgin EnglishHawaiian Pidgin EnglishJapanese Bamboo EnglishJapanese Pidgin EnglishKorean Bamboo EnglishKru Pidgin EnglishLiberian Interior Pidgin EnglishLoyalty Islands Pidgin EnglishMadras Tamil Pidgin EnglishMaori Pidgin EnglishMicronesian Pidgin EnglishNauru Chinese Pidgin EnglishNew Caledonian Pidgin EnglishNigerian Pidgin English(This is commonly spoken across the country especially in the southern part of the country. There are variations in the southern part with some distinct way of speaking in the Edo/Delta states of Nigeria)Papuan Pidgin English (this was replaced by Hiri Motu and was not ancestral to Tok Pisin)*Pitkern language (Atlantic creole language based on an 18th century dialect of English and Tahitian, spoken on Norfolk Islandand Pitcairn Island)Port Augusta Pidgin EnglishPort Jackson Pidgin English (ancestral to Australian Kriol)Queensland Kanaka EnglishSierra Leone Pidgin EnglishSamoan Plantation PidginThai Pidgin EnglishTogolese Pidgin English (German Togoland)Vietnamese Pidgin EnglishWest African Pidgin English
