What is Proteus?
What is Proteus?
Why the name "Proteus"?
How much does Proteus cost?
What are the system requirements for Proteus?
Proteus is a Mac OS X only application that allows you to connect to several of the messaging services available for free throughout the Internet. Written specifically for Mac OS X and using open source technologies, Proteus makes your life easier by simplifying the process of using Instant Messaging, consolidating all services into one application, and providing you with a beautiful Aqua interface.
Why the name "Proteus"?
The name "Proteus" is taken from Greek mythology, Proteus being a prophetic old man of the sea who would always try to evade would-be captors by morphing from one shape to the other. As the old man had many appearances, so does the software, allowing you to integrate the many different forms of messaging protocols into one.
How much does Proteus cost?
Proteus currently costs US$15 for full registered features. Proteus is now completely free! It is an open-source project, released under the GPL.
What are the system requirements for Proteus?
Proteus demands very little of your system - all it needs is Mac OS X "Tiger" (10.4) or newer and 10mb of hard disk space.