Gossip (software)
# Gossip (software)

Gossip is an instant messaging client for Unix-like operating systems. It uses XMPP protocol and adheres to GNOME's published human interface guidelines. It is written in the C programming language, and its main developer is Mikael Hallendal, founder of Imendio.

## Features

Among its features are:

* Presence of your contacts
* Send and receive messages
* Group chatting
* Keeping all of your conversations logged
* Sound notification
* Compliance with GNOME's Human Interface Guidelines
