Pidgin in Intrepid should be updated to the new upstream (bug fixing) release (2.5.1).
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Bug Description
Binary package hint: pidgin
Version 2.5.1 (08/31/2008) released with many bug fixes. Packages in Intrepid are still in version 2.5.
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* libpurple
o In the Join/Part plugin, add the ability to apply the rules to buddies. By default, joins and parts for buddies are still shown.
o Support SOCKS proxies specified in GNOME or Windows proxy settings.
o Fix some possible crashes in MSNP15.
o Enable a default SSL trust relationship for MSN servers.
o Avoid disconnecting from XMPP servers on parse errors that are non-fatal.
o Include some perl files that were mistakenly omitted in 2.5.0.
* Pidgin
o Prevent use of custom smilies without "shortcuts."
o Fix a crash that could appear with AIM buddy tooltips.
* Artwork
o General refresh of many icons in the interface.
o Many cleanups to artwork source are now included in the distribution.
o A new "throbber" animation has been added to indicate when accounts are connecting
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