Multiprotocol instant messaging program is an instant messaging program which can connect to multiple IM network simultaneously. Usually a multiprotocol instant messaging program support AOL, ICQ, Jabber (Google Talk, Gizmo), Windows Live Messenger, IRC and Yahoo Messenger. Some of these popular applications are Pidgin, Miranda IM and Trillian.

If you are one of the users of multiprotocol instant messaging program, you might want to try Digsby. Digsby supports Windows Live Messenger, AIM, ICQ, Google Talk, Yahoo, Twitter and Facebook Chat.

Besides that, Digsby allows you to receive updates from social networking sites:
- MySpace - updates to your friends' profiles, status, and private messages. Provides instant access to various parts of your MySpace account, such as your profile, home page, blog, etc.
- Facebook - updates in your friend feeds.
- Twitter - allowing you to easily submit new "tweets", and view your friends' tweets.

To use Digsby, you are required to create Digsby account, which can be done from Digsby website or Digsby installer. The registration is free. By creating a Digsby account you can synchronize your account across multiple locations and computers and keep all your settings, which is a very useful feature. Digsby is available for Windows, Linux and Mac.

Some screenshots of Digsby:

Create Digsby account from Digsby installer

Digsby login

Digsby main application

Digsby chat window

If you are a Pidgin user, you might want to try Digsby.

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