[Pidgin] #11764: Account Names

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#11764: Account Names
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 Reporter:  tristangrimaux  |        Owner:           
     Type:  enhancement     |       Status:  new      
Milestone:                  |    Component:  libpurple
  Version:  2.6.2           |   Resolution:           
 Keywords:  account name    |  
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Comment(by manski):

 Replying to [comment:12 tristangrimaux]:
 > Sad is the use of the XMPP on the server side, but the good thing is
 they implement enough to let the client use any standard XMPP client.

 What do you mean by this? The use of what?

 > Yes! And instead of implementing another XMPP protocol, it could be
 implemented as Account Types.

 I fail to see the difference between "account type" and "protocol". Aren't
 they the same (for most protocols other than XMPP)?

 > The local account icon will fit nicely
 >
 >   * as a an emblem over the buddy icon (like nautilus) in the chat
 window
 >   * in the toaster popups as you mentioned
 >   * when adding a buddy, as it will illustrate better than the protocol
 icon in which network is to be added that buddy
 >   *  when editing the accounts
 >   * on the menu

 I think the differentiation between "protocol icon" and "local account
 icon" would be nice but I think for the moment it would be easier to allow
 the user to adjust the "protocol icon" instead of adding a new icon type
 (which would require a lot more changes, wouldn't it?)

 > The most important part is the local account name. Once that property
 appears on the class everything starts to fit.

 Actually, I think the customizable icon (however it'll be implemented) is
 more important, don't you think. At least, they're equally important IMHO.

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