Wrapper for pidgin instant messager
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run pidgin or finch
I prefer run finch in screen:
$ screen -dmS "finch" finch
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create directory for store history (default name "~/.messenger"):
$ mkdir ~/.pigin_log_directory
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add to your .emacs file:

(require 'pidgin)

;;default input method
(setq pidgin-default-input-method "russian-computer")

;;set name of existing directory for store history
(setq pidgin-messenger-directory "~/.pigin_log_directory")

(pidgin-connect)

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run for chat with jabber protocol:
M-x pidgin-chat-with

run for chat with icq protocol:
M-1 M-x pidgin-chat-with