Download Pidgin 2.2.1

Pidgin is a multi-protocol im-client for Windows and Unix-like operating systems that allows logging into various chat networks, including those of MSN, AIM, Jabber, ICQ, and IRC. A few days ago, the developers released version 2.2.1. The new version is available from this page be downloaded. Pidgin 2.2.1 ships with a host of bug fixes, making Pidgin compile decently on Solaris systems and the MSN plugin no longer crashes the program when a ‘nudge’ is received from someone not on the buddy list state. The full changelog looks like this:

Version 2.2.1

• libpurple:
  • A few build issues on Solaris were fixed.
  • Canceling the password prompt for an account will no longer leave it in an ambiguous state. (It will be disabled.)
  • Fixed an erroneous size display for MSN file transfers. (galt)
  • Fixed multiple memory leaks, particularly in XMPP and MySpace protocols
  • Fixed remembering proxy preferences and status scores
  • Gmail notifications are better tracked
• Pidgin:
  • Fixed keyboard tab reordering to move tabs one step instead of two.
  • You should no longer lose proxy settings when Pidgin is restarted.
  • Fixed detection of X11 when compiling
• finch:
  • Pressing ‘Insert’ in the buddylist will bring up the ‘Add Buddy’ dialog.