==== Pidgin ====

=== Introduction ===
Pidgin is a multi-protocol chat-client which supports AIM, Google Talk, Jabber/XMPP and many more. Pidgin is available for Mac, Linux and Windows.

=== Installation ===
Download the relevant installation package at https://pidgin.im/.

== Windows ==
Install the software and then configure GWDG's XMPP service according to the [[#configuration | directions]].

== Linux and Mac OS X ==
The easiest way to install Pidgin is using the repositories of you package manager. OS X users should have a look at Macports. Linux users should use the software manager of their distribution.

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=== Configuration ===
Pidgin starts on first boot with a simple account-creation-wizard that asks for all necessary credentials to connect to an instant messaging service. Klick on "Add" to configure a new service.

To use the GWDG jabber-service please choose "XMPP" as protocol-type. Add your GWDG-credentials (username and password). As domain use //jabber.gwdg.de//. See also the [[?id=en:services:email_collaboration:xmpp#wie_lauten_die_serverdaten | overview]] of the server data.

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After connecting to the GWDG jabber server the list of contacts is being loaded. This process can take up to one minute.

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