Found this gem via
Download Squad today:
Portable Gaim is the versatile Gaim instant messaging client packaged as a portable app, so you can take your IM settings and buddy lists with you. The Off-the-record plugin is also included for secure, encrypted messaging.
Gaim supports AOL/ICQ, IRC, Jabber, MSN, Yahoo and more. So put this thing on your iPod or USB thumbdrive, and you'll be able to always stay in contact with your online friends. Well at least for as long as you have access to the Internet and a Windows machine with a spare USB port.
Download
here.