Gaim
Updated: 09/12/2023 by Computer Hope
A program that supports multiple instant messenger protocols in one program. Gaim allows users to use one program to talk over AIM (AOL Instant Messenger), ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Jabber, and other instant messenger networks. However, unlike some of its competitors, gaim also supports multiple platforms, enabling it to work on Windows, Linux, BSD (Berkeley Software Distribution), and macOS X operating systems.
In 2007, in response to a legal issue and to appease AOL (America Online), the Gaim program changed its name to Pidgin.