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Changes between Version 219 and Version 220 of Using Pidgin


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Timestamp:
May 11, 2011, 7:25:22 AM (13 years ago)
Author:
MarkDoliner
Comment:

Our buddy icon setting code is pretty intelligent

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  • Using Pidgin

    v219 v220  
    3131  * '''Per-account''' - This will affect only the account you modify.  Go to Accounts->''your account''->Edit Account.  On that dialog, check the box labeled "Use this buddy icon for this account:", then click the leftmost button below that checkbox.  Select your buddy icon.
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    33 In either case, the file must be smaller than 4KB to work on AIM and XMPP.  It can have any dimensions, and can be in any format.  However, if you wish Windows users to see it, it must be in a format Windows understands, such as .bmp, .gif, and .jpg.  Pidgin will attempt to scale icons to fit within these constraints, but it is not always possible to do so.
     33Some protocols impose a maximum file size on the icon.  It can have any dimensions and can be in any format.  Pidgin will attempt to resize and convert icons as needed to fit within the constraints of a given protocol, but it is not always possible to do so.
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    3535The following dimension guidelines are believed to be accurate as of June 2007:
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