GAIM, the popular open-source multi-protocol multi-platform
instant messaging client, has finally released its initial BETA for the
upcoming v2.0.0. Since the GAIM v1.5.0 release, the developers have
dedicated their time and efforts on version two and their strenuous work
is definitely visible in the latest BETA. In GAIM v2.0.0 BETA 1 there
are improvements with everything from status drop-down menu to improved
plug-ins.
I like what I’m seeing of this so far, it made me download the beta right away. Check out the full pictorial at Phoronix.