Whisper IM 0.3.0 review

Whisper IM is a secure IM client that provides end-to-end encryption over a XMPP/Jabber network. The encryption system (The Whispe

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Whisper IM is a secure IM client that provides end-to-end encryption over a XMPP/Jabber network.

The encryption system (The Whisper Protocol) is designed for instant messanging, is IM protocol and platform neutral. It uses 160bit Twofish keys, RSA (3072bit modulus) for session key encryption and DSS for signing.

Here are some key features of "Whisper IM":
All standard instant messenging features (messages, one to one chat, group chat, online presence, etc.).
Signed and encrypted chat/messages/groupchat using strong crypto.
Gateway/Transport support - chat on ICQ, MSN, Yahoo, AIM, etc.
Clean and tidy user interface.
Easy to use.
Flexible visual and sound alerts.
Context sensitive help.
Service Discovery (DISCO) Tool.
Multi-lingual capable (currently supports English UK/US, Deutsch (German), Fran?aise (French) and basic Svenska (Swedish).
SSL connections.
SOCKS Proxy support.
Highly configurable.
Auto away, emoticons, etc.

Whisper IM currently supports the following Jabber Enhancment Proposals:

XMPP Core
XMPP IM (85%)
Basic IM Protocol Suite JEP73
vcard-temp JEP54
Multi User Chat JEP45
Service Discovery JEP30
Gateway Interaction JEP100
Data Forms JEP04
Jabber Search JEP55
Delayed Delivery JEP91
In-Band Registration JEP77
Software Version JEP92

Requirements:
Java 1.4

What's New in This Release:
Added alerting for new messages within chat and groupchat.
Fixed minor bug with JContactsPanel when adding a new contact.
Improved splash screen.
Improved start-up time.
Add Contact button can now be hidden.
Sorting of groups and contacts is now based on the user's choosen language.
List rendering in Options Dialog improved.
User interface now more Java guidline complient.