Just tested (by having XChat-GNOME open before I opened Empathy; since Empathy still can't handle alternative IRC nick names this prevents IRC from starting) and the CPU load remains normal until the chat window opens. Does that answer your question?
Just tested (by having XChat-GNOME open before I opened Empathy; since Empathy still can't handle alternative IRC nick names this prevents IRC from starting) and the CPU load remains normal until the chat window opens. Does that answer your question?