GYach Enhanced

This version adds instant messaging support, extends proxy support, adds a tool for configuring blended color tags, corrects problems with file sharing, improves boot prevention and spam control. It includes new buddy list icons, and support for SmileyCentral.com emoticons. It improves locale, UTF-8, and logging support, and eliminates a variety of memory leaks and potential buffer overflows.

Full Webcam support has been added to the program,
including the ability to view and send Webcam feeds over
Yahoo. Two external Webcam viewers and one external
Webcam broadcaster have been added. The collection of
buddy list data and the ability to detect invisible friends have
been greatly improved. Login passwords stored in
configuration files are now encrypted for improved security,
and use of the Ctrl+C shortcut key has been fixed. Numerous
bugs have been corrected, and many user interface
improvements have been made.

This release fixes login problems due to Yahoo! protocol
changes. The application now has support for a backup
login method, and the user interface has been enhanced
through the use of GTK stock icons. Many bugs, including
memory leaks, and potentially critical start-up errors,
have been fixed. A tray icon has been added, and
usability improvements have been made to the
configuration window. Support for multi-colored faders
has been implemented, and anti-spam protection has
been greatly improved. Management of temporary friends
and ignored users is more user-friendly.

The GYach Enhanced security, boot prevention, and
spam blocking frameworks have been completely
restructured to provide more effective protection
and better privacy. My Yahoo support and a
"temporary friend" system has been implemented.
Icons in the chat user list are now color-coded
based on the user's gender and webcam
availability. Major improvements have been made to
the chat, conference, and buddy list features, and
the user interface has been made cleaner and more
efficient.