hi guys
i have simple solution to install softwares like GAIM and aby other.
u just install a software "APT"http://apt.freshrpms.net/
just give it the name of the software u wanna install ,it will search the net its database and automatically resolve all the dependencies.it is a commanline tool but u can also use its front end "SYNAPTIC" which is a great software.it has a long list of packages which u have already installed and many optional packages listed which u can install through it including softwares of multimedia,networking and communication,internet,system,kernel and many more.
u can solve ur problem after installing APT as given below:
#apt-get update
when u first time install APT, this command is necessary becoz it updates the RPM database if any new packages r available.
#apt-get install gaim
this will automatically install GAIM including its dependencies
TRY it! its a great software
and ENJOY
