Gossip (software)

Gossip is an instant messaging client for Unix-like operating systems. It uses XMPP protocol and adheres to GNOME's published human interface guidelines. It is written in the C programming language, and its main developer is Mikael Hallendal, founder of Imendio.

Features
Among its features are:
 * Presence of your contacts
 * Send and receive messages
 * Group chatting
 * Keeping all of your conversations logged
 * Sound notification
 * Compliance with GNOME's Human Interface Guidelines