Kopete is a multi-protocol, free software instant messaging client released as part of the KDE Software Compilation. Although it can run in numerous environments, it was designed for and integrates with the KDE Plasma Workspaces. Developed by kde.org
License: Open Source
Kopete is an open-source, multi-protocol instant messenger primarily for Linux, offering extensive customizability and cross-platform functionality. In contrast, Windows Live Messenger, while user-friendly and integrated with Microsoft services, has been discontinued and is limited to the Windows platform.