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Gaim Releases Version 1.0.0

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the unpossible dept.

bfree writes "Congratulations to all in the gaim team as they release for download version 1.0.0 (changelog). For those who don't know what gaim is, you could read the full answer on their site but for the lazy: 'Gaim is a multi-protocol instant messaging (IM) client for Linux, BSD, MacOS X, and Windows. It is compatible with AIM (Oscar and TOC protocols), ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, IRC, Jabber, Gadu-Gadu, and Zephyr networks.' Gaim is also the 2nd most active project on Sourceforge and the 4th most popular on Freshmeat and seemingly all round #1 Free IM client!"

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  1. IRC? by WiseWeasel · · Score: 1, Insightful

    IM clients generally make extremely poor IRC clients, so I'm not surprised it was shunned by them. As for Trillian, WORST INTERFACE EVAR!!! That, and it won't import the AIM buddy list automatically.

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  2. 1.0 and no gaim-vv merge? by Mmm+coffee · · Score: 5, Insightful

    While I'm glad to see gaim moving on to a "stable" number, wouldn't it be smart to wait until the boys at gaim-vv got video and voice chat working? Gaim rocks for an instant messaging client, but can't do the major stupid little things that the "official" clients can do. This may turn off users who see 1.0 and expect it to do that...

    Then again, I might be paranoid and need to have my morning coffee.

  3. Re:my gaim experiences by amorsen · · Score: 2, Insightful
    Back before it was Linux, it was Solaris. I remember trying to keep various Free Software running on Solaris, HP/UX, and Irix on various architectures. Solaris was by far easiest, simply because that was what everyone else used. Irix was the trickiest, mostly because gcc was having much fun on SGI machines back in those days.

    Trust me, it has gotten far far better over the last 8 years.

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  4. Re:no mac binary by repetty · · Score: 2, Insightful

    > Compiling isn't that hard.

    Yeah, you're right... when it freaking works.

    When compiling doesn't work, you get to have a NEW hobby. Oh what fun.

    I've never tried to compile Gaim source, but while you're criticizing this guy, do you butcher your own cows to make your hamburgers? Do you shuck your own corn?

    Mac users have a little different expectation on fit and finish than some other computer users so why don't you stop crying.

  5. Re:no mac binary by Leers · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Yes, I've done the hobby thing. Thats why I gave up trying to compile things. Mostly, I just find it a little disrespectful, not posting a binary to an operating system you claim compatibility to. Its as if its not worth their time making one for anything besides windows and two dozen linux distros. I forgot about fink though.

  6. Re:on the mac... by dn15 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    There are not many reasons to use it vs. Fire or Adium. Until Gaim for Mac OS X breaks free of X11 (or until X11 itself allows for more integration with the OS) there is no good way to receive notification of new incoming messages.

    If X11 apps each automatically got their own Dock icon and could modify their icons to indicate state changes, it would be a different story. :)

  7. Re:no mac binary by Xepo · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Uh-huh. And if someone gave you a cow or corn for free, would you consider butchering/shucking them then? I'm sure you wouldn't be complaining to the guy who gave 'em to you for free that he didn't butcher/shuck them for you.

    Keep in mind, gaim is ran by volunteers. I'm sure if you cared to put some cash towards the gaim project, they'd be willing to start compiling mac binaries.