Pandion is an instant messaging client for XMPP and Jabber networks. Pandion is designed for usability and standards compliance. Because we think security is not a feature but a necessity, Pandion automatically encrypts your connection to XMPP servers. Pandion makes it simple to use cool features like custom emoticons, avatars, and text markup. You can easily extend the functionality of Pandion by installing plug-ins. Creating your own extensions requires only some knowledge of HTML and JScript.

Here are the main changes, listed in no particular order.

Data compression to dramatically lower bandwidth usage.
Bigger and better emoticons palette that can resize itself to show hundreds of emoticons.
Handy connection settings dialog for those with special network configurations. Not to worry, the default choices are fine in most cases.
Many new and updated translations have been contributed. Thanks to these wonderful volunteers most of the world can now use Pandion. Still missing Esperanto though.
A huge effort went into changing the XML parser and rewriting the networking code of Pandion. Users on dialup connections will have a much more reliable instant messaging session. Those on fast connections may find better performance, especially with long messages.
Single Sign-On using Windows Integrated Authentication (NTLM/Kerberos) for SoapBox Server users. If this sounds like gibberish just ignore it.
The user interface has been made more intuitive. Buttons, links, and clickable areas have been given visual feedback. Shortkeys have been added for keyboard navigation. Wizards have been re-ordered. Clutter has been removed from menus and windows.
Conference rooms can be bookmarked and also joined automatically when you log in.
Owners of conference rooms have better control over other occupants. Occupants can see who are the moderators and owners of the room.
As always many, many bugfixes and small features.

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