faceoffIM
* UPDATE 29th March 2012: My apologies to those who have come here looking for an update. faceoffIM is an abandoned project due to the fact that better options are now available, including an official Facebook Messenger application which can be found here. Thank you to all who supported the project while it lasted!
faceoffIM is a free, standalone application designed to let you use facebook chat, without a web browser having to be open. Ever been mid-conversation with a friend but your boss/teacher came along and you had to quickly close your web browser, leaving your friend wondering why you suddenly went offline? With faceoffIM, at the touch of a button your conversations will instantly hide, but all still be open for you to continue whenever you are ready.
Features:
- Quick-hide "panic button"
- Full tabbed chatting for as many conversations as you like.
- System tray icon which lights up upon new messages.
faceoffIM is not a replacement for facebook itself - it just connects to facebook's chat service, so you can chat to other friends using facebook.