Command Line Instant Messaging for Linux

I need someone to develop an application capable of sending Instant Messages to major networks via the command line in Linux. The major networks to be covered include: - AOL Instant Messaging - MSN Messenger - Yahoo Instant Messenger The command line application should accept the following parameters: - Protocol (AIM, MSN, YIM) - IM account username - IM account password - Recipient IM account - Message An example method of using such an application from the shell command line for AIM would be: shell> sendim AIM myscreenname mypassword buddyscreenname "Hello There!" Similarly, in the case of MSN it might look like: shell> sendim MSN myaccount@[login to view URL] mypassword friendname@[login to view URL] "Hello There!" I am currently operating on a tight schedule, so need people who have solid experience working at the shell level (C/C++/Python) to complete the above program. Of course having prior knowledge of these protocols and having written tools for them in Linux would be a plus. I would need you to provide basic documentation on usage (instructions to use and of the basic layout of the source) Serious bidders only please. ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables): a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform Linux