Multiple Profiles

Luke Schierer lschiere at pidgin.im
Mon Sep 3 09:16:45 EDT 2007


On Sep 3, 2007, at 02:16 EDT, Bruce _ wrote:

> Hi,
>
> New to Pidgin...
>
> I'm trying to make 2 seperate profiles (different set of logins for
> each of the IMs) for a single login on a Windows platform.
>
> What's the best way to do this?
>
> BTW: I'm currently using -c (multiple configurations) and a
> complicated batch file to perform this task.  The reason for the batch
> file is that I can't figure out how to make a shortcut in Windows that
> will allow me to select between profles.  Is this best way or I have
> taken a wrong turn somewhere?
>
> Thanks

That is the best bet.  We designed Pidgin for an environment where  
people actually use the operating system's concept of users.  This is  
by far the best way to use any computer for a variety of reasons.

luke




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