[Pidgin] #10731: creating a plugin for an HTTP and TCP based protocol

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#10731: creating a plugin for an HTTP and TCP based protocol
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Reporter:  lshave  |        Type:  plugin request
  Status:  new     |   Component:  plugins       
 Version:  2.6.3   |    Keywords:  SMS           
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 Hello,

 I recently returned from El Salvador, and use a program from my former
 Salvadoran wireless provider to send text messages to my friends who use
 the same phone company. The program functions very much like any chat
 program. I can log-in on any computer that has the software installed, and
 my buddy list is downloaded. I can also log in through the phone company's
 website. The software is developed by interactive networks inc.

 I am wondering if there is any way to create a plugin that will enable me
 to access my buddy list and chat with my friends directly in Pidgin.

 The settings in the Windows program provide the following basic options:

 Not using firewall: use UDP or TCP (default) protocol
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 With firewall: not using proxy: use TCP or HTTP protocol
 [[BR]]
 using proxy: address:____ port____

 Advanced settings dialogue shows the following as default:
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 Primary server address: 70.33.254.19
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 Backup server address: tigobackuptcp.imserver.net
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 Primary HTTP gateway: 66.135.43.80
 [[BR]]
 Backup HTTP gateway: tigobackuphttp.imserver.net
 [[BR]]
 Primary TCP gateway: 70.33.254.19
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 Backup TCP gateway: tigobackuptcp.imserver.net

 To my untrained eye, it seems that there should be enough information here
 to easily integrate this protocol into Pidgin. Perhaps this would work
 with one of the existing supported protocols. Though I am no programmer, I
 am somewhat familiar with C, so if someone could send me a few suggestions
 as to what they think would be the closest matching existing plug-in, I
 would love to try my hand at tinkering.

 Thanks for any comments/suggestions

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