Kadu 0.4.0

Kadu project was started in 2001 as a simple KDE API try-out. Eventually, it became the most popular Gadu-Gadu client for Linux and other Unices (and MacOS X).
Kadu depends on Qt library version 3.x. Beginning with version 0.3.3 it does not require the KDE libraries and can be used with other window managers. Kadu supports Gnome and Window Maker as well. The core of Kadu is the libgadu library (its role being handling the network layer).
Main features:
- Gadu-Gadu v6.0 support,
- contacts groups with drag and drop support,
- icon depicting the sender (as in ICQ),
- DE, Gnome2, Window Maker integration with tray,
- message encryption with OpenSSL,
- sms sending to all Polish mobile networks,
- file transfers (DCC),
- multiuser chats,
- event notifications by sound,
- event notifications by hint near icon in tray,
- notification about program updates,
- using descriptions from other programs (e.g. XMMS titles),
- detailed error notification,
- animated emoticons and support of original set of emoticons from GG,
- configurable windows look (colors),
- configurable chat history,
- advanced information panel - using html formatting
- advanced contact configuration,
- toolbar,
- multicolumn contact list,
- advanced network configuration (server IP and server port selection, proxy).
Enhancements:
- Many of you will probably be pleased by the fact that the new Kadu supports sending, receiving and displaying of embedded pictures, at last. This is one more functionality that, as far as I know, is unique to Kadu except for the original client and, partially, EKG.
- Support for proxy servers for sending SMS messages to all three Polish operators will also likely make you happier.
- We have introduced a very handy auto-download mechanism, that diminishes the difference between bundled and external modules, created by people not directly related to the project. Thanks to that functionality you can simply choose the required modules before compilation, and the installer takes care of all the rest.
- Most of the dialog boxes have received a new, slicker look, and their position and size can be set and remembered by the program.