AIM Client in C

I need a program for Linux written in C that will be a simple AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) client. It should not have a GUI, just a command-line interface. No advanced features necessary, but what you plan to do with it will adjust my accepting price. You can utilize any open-source, commercially reusable libraries. At minimum, program must be able to: * log on, log off * send and receive instant messages (functions should take and return regular C strings, not UNICODE as is sent through AIM... ie. conversions are necessary) * view/add/edit/remove buddy's from buddy list * send/receive buddy status updates (must maintain list of buddies in internal data structure w/ according status, which is maintained throughout running of program) * update your user profile Optional features include file sharing, chat rooms, etc... I believe you can do all those core features with TOC2, but if u can implement with OSCAR that is preferred. UPDATE: There has been some interest in utilizing GAIM libraries. If you are able to make a command line interface for all of GAIMs libraries, please do make a bid for that! I'm willing to extend the deadline and accept significantly higher bid amounts for complete GAIM integration. There will also be an opportunity at the end of the project to assist me in integration with my existing software, in which case a 50% bonus will be paid. ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code and make file of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables): a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform Linux GCC TCP sockets GAIM?