Is there an alternative to ICQ?

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I don't mean any chat program that supports ICQ, like pidgin or empathy.

If there is one fully written just for ICQ in Ubuntu/Linux.

Edited: The reason I want an alternative application, that is for some other programs like pidgin or empathy ICQ is just a part of the project. I want a full program just for ICQ.

First thing I don't like it much, Second, The new Icq does not provide Icq number when signing up, and empathy still give me the option to sign using the Icq number. read here : known Issues Also Why not to know if there is an alternative:) — Binarylife, Jun 05 '11 at 15:16
According to Wikipedia In 2010 Icq had 50M active users. for Me , I use it maybe everyday , Also it is coming in linux ,but for 32bits and I can't install it! — Binarylife, Jun 05 '11 at 21:05

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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Icq is now available in beta Version:

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Installation:

For 32-bit:

Install Adobe Air.
Download and install ICQ.

For 64-bit:

Follow the instructions to install Adobe Air for 64-bit: How do I install Adobe AIR?
Download and Install ICQ

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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answered Jun 07 '11 at 15:44

dAnjou

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Can you click on the download button ? – Binarylife Jun 07 '11 at 16:00
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@binarylife Nope. – dAnjou Jun 07 '11 at 16:16
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The official ICQ client for Linux is an Adobe AIR app, you need to have the adobe-air package (from the Partner repository) installed. If so, clicking on the download button will launch the AIR Application Install utility. – Daniel Rodrigues Jun 07 '11 at 22:27
Sadly I can't use it on 11.04 64bit – Extender Jun 08 '11 at 03:09
@Extender , Now you can :) – Binarylife Jun 19 '11 at 09:40

Is there an alternative to ICQ?

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