MSN Live Messenger 'lite'?

[Yeem]

Are there any good lightweight substitutes for MSN Live Messenger out there? I feel so dirty using Microsoft's product. I've heard of Pidgin, is that any good? More importantly, is it secure? I don't want my e-mail getting hijacked by the creators of Pidgin ^_^

The only functionality I need is chatting.

Thanks,
-A Paranoid Messenger

 

[Chiefcrowe]

Yes, Pidgin is very good and i've been using it for years. As far as I know it is secure also.

 

[Yeem]

Alright, thanks. I'll check it out and see if I like the interface

 

[Rottie]

trillian astra or miranda or pidgin