Centericq is an open source instant messaging and presence client for the Linux platform. It is a multi-protocol IM client that allows users to connect and communicate with people using a variety of popular messaging networks. With Centericq, users can send and receive instant messages, file transfers, and view user profiles. It also has support for group chat, and can be used to send SMS messages. With various plugins, Centericq can be used to access other services, such as ICQ, Jabber, AIM, Yahoo, and MSN. It is a powerful and user-friendly application that makes it easy to keep in touch with others.
Discontinued The application is no longer actively developed. The source code has been opened for the community to take over, but had no impact: https://github.com/ifwe/digsby | https://web.archive.org/web/20121205002331/http://blog.digsby.com/archives/1969/
The discontinued site was last updated in 2013. The site's security certificate expired in April 2017.
Discontinued empathy is not currently maintained. The latest version, 3.25, released in August 2017, can still be downloaded from the official website.