Free Linux Tools

ZNC is an IRC bouncer with many advanced features like detaching, C++/Perl module support, multiple users, multiple clients per user, channel/query playback buffers, SSL, transparent DCC bouncing, party line, and Web administration.

eMeSeNe is a simple and nice looking MSN messenger clone.

qrq is an open source morse telegraphy trainer for Linux and Unix operating systems, similar to the classic DOS version of Rufz by DL4MM.

Empathy project is a Gnome IM/voice/video client reusing Gossip’s UI and using Nokia’s MissionControl.

Gajim is a Jabber client written in PyGTK.

Pidgin, previously known as Gaim, is a multi-protocol instant messaging client for Linux, BSD, MacOS X, and Windows. Pidgin messenger is compatible with AIM and ICQ (Oscar protocol), MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, IRC, Jabber, SILC, Gadu-Gadu, GroupWise Messenger, and Zephyr networks.

The mg2bot project is an IRC bot that was originally written to do unique channel maintenance but which now sports a homebrew plugin system, increased channel awareness, and a bot networking capability.

KouChat is a simple serverless chat client for local area networks. KouChat project is written in Java, and is free software.

IRC Services are Services for IRC Networks (or just Services for short) provides for definitive nickname and channel ownership, automatic channel mode setting, memo (short message) storage and retrieval, and greater IRC operator control over the network.

GIPMSG is WinPopup-like communication tool that works over TCP/IP. GIPMSG is a complete GNOME / GTK+ program, with full GNOME applet support. Using GIPMSG is easier than e-mail and requires little setup.