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The internet was built for communication.
It all started with eMails.
Yahoo webmail, chatrooms, and the Instant Messaging client were hot.
Since then, the internet has grown.
But one thing hasn’t changed: people still love to chat.
Which client do you use?
If you would like to change its look, read on.
In this article, I explain how to install free skins for various instant messenger programs.
To install, unpack the skin folder to >C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\skins.
Skype
Skype doesn’t support skins.
However, you’re able to play with the colors or use a wallpaper.
you’ve got the option to also >Browse…for your own custom background images.
To undo changes smack the >Clear backgroundbutton in the bottom left.
All you’re free to do is change the chat theme.
Go to >parameters>Appearancetab and play around with the available themes.
So if it’s not there yet, create it.
There are skins for the system and themes for the conversations.
For each skin or theme there may be several color variants available.
you’re free to get more Digsby skins,conversation themes, emoticons, and sound sets fromDigsbies.org.
They also provide clear instructions on how to install new themes here [Broken URL Removed].
you could customize your Windows Live Messenger with personal scenes.
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New themes are installed by dragging them onto the respective theme list.
There are four different theme sections: Buddy List, Status Icon, Sound, and Smiley.
you’ve got the option to skin Pidgin with GTK themes and Smiley themes.
If this sounds confusing, kindly refer tothis explanationon the Pidgin wiki.
you could find skins for Pidgin here:
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