Myspace IM
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| Developer(s) | MySpace |
|---|---|
| Preview release | 1.0.716.0
/ 2007-08-15 |
| Operating system | Windows |
| Type | Instant messaging client |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | MySpaceIM page |
MySpaceIM is the official instant messaging client for the social networking site, MySpace. As of May 31, 2007, the IM client is in beta.
Features
MySpaceIM integrates several features into the IM. Currently these are the features included:
- Basic instant messaging to other MySpace users.
- Shortcuts to MySpace.com features and profiles.
- Imports friends from MySpace into your contacts list in MySpaceIM.
- Instant alerts for all requests, messages, and comments.
- Integrated music player, which plays your friends' profile songs.
- Switchable conversation views, such as: traditional IM, with pictures, or with cartoon-like balloons.
- Skinnable interface.
- Shareable custom backgrounds in message windows.
- Built-in avatar picture cropping.
- Custom emoticons.
- Custom "Zaps". (Zaps is a combination of a sound bite, picture, and words.)
Protocol
MySpaceIM uses a proprietary text-based protocol developed by MySpace. Messages are sent as lists of key/value pairs, separated by backslashes. Logging in involves a challenge/response protocol using the SHA-1 hash function and RC4 encryption.
Although no official documentation is available, an unofficial MySpaceIM protocol specification [1] has been produced as part of the effort to implement the protocol in Pidgin.
Compatibility
In December 2007, MyToGo for Skype and MySpaceIM was modified to support Calling MySpaceIM Friends as well as Skype Contacts from ANY Phone or device that supports DTMF ("Touch Tone") and Dial Tone ability. MyToGo for Skype and MySpaceIM is Free
During September 2007, the Pidgin project development team incorporated MyspaceIM support developed through work by Jeff Connelly with the Google Summer of Code. MySpaceIM support appears in the 2.2.0 release of libpurple, enabling MySpaceIM support in Pidgin v2.2.0 and Adium v1.1.3.
In August 2007, Ebuddy announced [2] support for MySpaceIM through their beta web version.
In November 2006, Cerulean Studios announced their support in MySpaceIM through the upcoming instant messenger release of Trillian Astra.
See also
External links
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