How to install Pidgin on Ubuntu using Plugin Pack

hello friends,

I want to install an add-on called "Pidgin" on Ubuntu. Can anyone suggest me the Plugin Pack where I can find Pidgin. Please someone provide an information where I can find Pidgin and how can I install it on Ubuntu ?

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Pidgin (formerly known as Gaim) is a graphical IM program that lets you sign on to AIM, Jabber, MSN, Yahoo!, and other IM networks.
It uses GTK+.

You can install Pidgin 2.0.0 on Ubuntu Feisty. Download Pidgin 2.0.0 packages.

follow these --

• wget http://download.ubuntu.pl/_Feisty_Fa...0.0-1_i386.deb
  
  
• Install .deb packages using the following command
  
  sudo dpkg -i pidgin_2.0.0-1_i386.deb

Pidgin 2.5.3 -

Pidgin is popular cross-platform instant messaging application which is used by number by users. Pidgin released an update boasting a boatload of bug fixes that should improve the stability and day-to-day operation of Pidgin.

Pidgin is a multi-protocol Instant Messaging client that allows you to use all of your IM accounts at once.

After downloading Pidgin, you will need to install some necessary tools using the following command -
sudo aptitude install build-essential pidgin-dev checkinstall

Exctract the file, go to the directory and run these commands.
./configure
make
sudo checkinstall