Am looking for an all-round Messenger for Ubuntu, especially one that supports Webcam, Voice Chat, Microphone, Drag/Drop support, File sending and other normal operations a messenger should have. I have tried Amsn, Kmess, Emesene, Pidgin and I am currently using Emesene. What messenger client would you recommend and what features do they offer in terms of:

• Webcam


• Voice Chat


• Drag & Drop Support


• File Upload/Download


• Emoticons


• Skin Theme


• Ubuntu Notification Compatibility


• Compatibility With other Messengers


• Updated Messenger (There are many that their last update was when Star Trek 1 came out)


• Compatibility with Email services (Sites like Yahoo, Hotmail or Google and their services like Google talk)


• Any other you can think of.

What (unique?) features does your messenger client offer?

NOTE - I have posted some messengers from a little over 2 years of experience with each (I normally install several messengers) to help anybody that wants to try any of them.

Pidgin

Webcam Support - Yes
MSN Full Support - Yes
GTalk Full Support - Yes
Voice Chat - Yes
Protocols Supported - Multiple (GTalk, Msn, Yahoo...)
Send Files - Yes
Receive Files - Yes
Emoticons - Yes
Theme/Skin - Yes
Language Support - Yes
Drag & Drop Support - Yes
Ubuntu Notification Support - Yes
Last Updated (Since this Post) - Version 2.7.11 - March 11, 2011
Found in Ubuntu Repository - Yes (Version 1:2.7.11-1ubuntu2)
Now Playing Support - Yes (With several players like Banshee)
Plugins - Yes
PRO - Very compatible.
CON - Very simple/"old like" to the eye.

Empathy

Webcam Support - Yes
MSN Full Support - Yes (No Webcam, Voice Chat)
GTalk Full Support - Yes (Including Voice Chat, Video Chat to Cellular phones)
Voice Chat - Yes
Protocols Supported - Multiple (GTalk, Msn, Yahoo...)
Send Files - Yes
Receive Files - Yes
Emoticons - Yes
Theme/Skin - Yes (Only Chat)
Language Support - Yes
Drag & Drop Support - Yes
Ubuntu Notification Support - Yes
Last Updated (Since this Post) - Version 3.0.0 - April 4, 2011
Found in Ubuntu Repository - Yes (Version 2.34.0-0ubuntu3)
Now Playing Support - Yes (With extensions)
Plugins - No
PRO - Very compatible. Easy to use. Remote Desktop Shared
CON - No Plugin List, No custom theme.

Emesene

Webcam Support - Yes
MSN Full Support - Yes
GTalk Full Support - No
Voice Chat - No
Protocols Supported - MSN Protocol Only (With Plugins GTalk,Facebook can be used)
Send Files - Yes
Receive Files - Yes
Emoticons - Yes
Theme/Skin - Yes
Language Support - Yes
Drag & Drop Support - Yes
Ubuntu Notification Support - Yes
Last Updated (Since this Post) - Version 2.11.5 - May 30, 2011
Found in Ubuntu Repository - Yes (Version 2.11.4+dfsg-0ubuntu1)
Now Playing Support - Not Yet
Plugins - Yes
PRO - MSN Live Messenger Style, Easy to use/setup, Friendly
CON - No Full Video/Audio Support for all protocols

Qnext

Qnext is an multi-protocol Instant Messengers for Windows, Mac, Linux and Mobile. Qnext lets people connect to their digital content when they have access to the internet.

All clients are freeware.

• 
  Desktop Client available for Mac, Windows and Linux computers.


• 
  An iPhone , iPod touch and iPad Application that can be downloaded from the Apple store.


• 
  A Mobile Web version and can be used
  with an WebKit based browser.

Qnext services run in a multi-tasking mode, which allows users to carry multiple tasks at the same time, such as talking to a group using video, transfer files, download files, view content, share content, carry IM conversation with others and more.

Qnext Desktop (PC) Client Features

• Multi-protocol (universal) Instant
  Messaging for Facebook, MySpace,
  Windows Live Messenger (MSN), ICQ,
  AOL , Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk,
  Jabber (XMPP) and iChat sends and
  receives IM messages and keeps users
  truly connected to everyone from a
  single contact list.


• Qnext File transfer is a fast and
  secured way to get a file or folder
  of any size to any Qnext user and
  puts an end to using FTP or sending
  CD’s via courier or dealing with
  email attachment limitations. Just
  drag and drop any file or folder of
  any size on anyone on your contact
  list, and you’re done. The recipient
  will receive a message to allow the
  transfer and the content will be
  transferred. Files are sent using SSL
  encryption via peer to peer (P2P)
  connection directly to the recipient
  computer.


• Voice chat (Audio conferencing) is
  multi-user voice conferencing (up to
  eight people at once). Qnext uses
  direct P2P routing to find the best
  available network connection; the
  quality of the user’s online
  "telephone" call is high. Mac,
  Windows, and Linux users can all jump
  on a Video or Voice call togethe


• Video conferencing is a multi-user
  Video Chat (up to four people at
  once). This is where individuals or
  groups from around the world can meet
  face to face in real time, to
  interact for as long as they want,
  without any costs. Initiating a video
  conference is straightforward and
  easy. Qnext automatically detects
  video & sound devices.


• Photo sharing is a way to share
  photos with anyone in seconds, even
  if the recipients don’t have Qnext.


• File sharing is a great way to get
  those huge files where they need to
  go fast.


• Streaming media (Music) allows to
  listen to your entire music library
  and iTunes or Media Player playlists
  from anywhere in the world.

Qnext for Linux

• How to Install


• Download Qnext


• 
  

  Decompress the downloaded archive and launch the application

  
  
  

   tar -xf qnextsetup.tgz 
  
   cd qnext
  
   ./qnext!
  
  

  
  

Source: http://www.qnext.com/ & http://en.wikipedia.com/

Amsn

Webcam Support - Not Yet (Until Version 0.99)
MSN Full Support - Not Yet (Until Version 0.99)
GTalk Full Support - No
Voice Chat - Not Yet (Until Version 0.99)
Protocols Supported - MSN Protocol Only
Send Files - Yes (Sometimes slow to start)
Receive Files - Yes (Sometimes slow to start)
Emoticons - Yes
Theme/Skin - Yes
Language Support - Yes
Drag & Drop Support - Not Yet (Until Version 0.99)
Ubuntu Notification Support - No (It shows its own Notification Window)
Last Updated (Since this Post) - Version 0.98 - December 8, 2010
Found in Ubuntu Repository - Yes (Version 0.98.4-0ubuntu1)
Now Playing Support - Yes (With several players like Banshee)
Plugins - Yes
PRO - Easy to use/setup, Many options for connection, contacts
CON - Slow