UsingMac.com posted this article last July 4th. Of course, Adium is a free instant messenger that links with all or nearly all message networks out. It connects to AIM, MSN, Jabber, Yahoo, Google and more.
i have long used it instead of iChat. Although I would probably go back to iChat once I have a video camera.
This article is meant to show some interesting hints and tips.
For example, how to switch between tabs. Tabs can be chats on different networks.
Apply a new theme to make it more interesting.
Insert Line Break – how to assign an alternative to using the a return to insert a line. (Normally the return and the enter key sends the message.)
Change Nickname – by changing preference.
Show Unread Message Count – for each tab.
Plugins Such as:
Contact Album, Adium Time Zone and TwitterIM (Adium1.3.4 only)
Connect to Facebook, just add the account.
There is more.
See it here: http://www.usingmac.com/2009/7/4/get-the-most-out-of-adium
