We (Pidgin) probably could have kept that code working if we had access to a server. But we didn't, and it bitrot, so we've since archived it to https://github.com/pidgin/retro-prpl/tree/main/sametime

We're working hard on getting back to that, but it takes time, and we're an unfunded open source project, but soon maybe?

You may be interested in our monthly updates https://discourse.imfreedom.org/tag/state-of-the-bird

That was due to a trademark violation and nothing to do with TOS.

We (Pidgin/Gaim/Finch/libpurple) have never been TOS compliant.

The project is still alive and we're trying to finish our next major version to be able to better support modern protocols and features.

We do monthly updates on the status of the project that we call State of the Bird and they can be found here https://discourse.imfreedom.org/tag/state-of-the-bird.

Remind me (in a millenium or two) when you can finally do XMPP MAM + message carbons. Until then: lol

Most went to libera, some went to OFTC[1], and a few moved to matrix as well.

[1] https://www.oftc.net/

We're working on not needing patches.. We have an installer in the works, but in the mean time check out https://github.com/pidgin/retro-prpl

There are binaries in the action artifacts, but like I said an installer is coming soon (tm)

There's plugins for most of the modern stuff at https://pidgin.im/plugins

Some of them, yes. See https://pidgin.im/plugins/?publisher=all&query=&type=Protoco... for a list of third party protocol plugins.

We’re live on Flathub Beta now!! Flathub Beta means it won’t show up on the site, but it’ll show up in GNOME Software and other app stores after you add the Flathub Beta remote. You can find instructions on how to do so here https://discourse.imfreedom.org/t/pidgin-3-on-flathub-beta/2...