Linux support
Would it be possible to ever make linux support for Trillian? It's probably the only other thing you need to really make it work with all PCs around the world. That I can think of right now.
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62 Posted by LCsTed on 17 Jan, 2012 02:32 PM
+1 for support on Unbuntu linux :)
63 Posted by John on 17 Jan, 2012 08:33 PM
For Your Poll: Mint or Ubuntu or ___?
I use Mint Debian on two of my laptops.
I maintain Mint 11 on three friends.
Debian on two servers. (which would never use an IM client)
Suggestion #1: If Trillian-Android is Java-based, why not port a Java-based Trillian-GNU/Linux? (I don't know because I am not a developer)
Suggestion #2: Have any GNU/Linux developers volunteered to code for CS to help port to Linux (DEB/RPM/Source/Java)?
(I do not expect answers/responses)
My last Windows box died yesterday. I wil not replace it. So, as of this moment, I am in IM-purgatory. (ugh) Having worked as an admin in IT, I understand the difficulty CS faces with developing and maintaining multiple clients. GNU/Linux is such a small market-share that it would chew up their coding resources and return very little.
Thank you CS for a fine product. It was nice to have while it lasted. Keep up the good work for those who use smartphones, Mac, and Windows. Your product is the best out there, IMO.
64 Posted by Tiberius on 25 Jan, 2012 01:18 PM
I agree with you, John. While I'm not such a fan of Java in terms of how "chunky" it is, there's no doubt it's pretty universal out there. It shouldn't be that hard to port. That is, assuming the talk about Androids running on java is correct.
As for the poll, installing ubuntu on my laptop as I type this.
65 Posted by mpdeimos on 25 Jan, 2012 01:35 PM
I've already posted this earlier: Java on Android isn't like Java for openJRE/sunJRE.
Android Apps are written in Java, but compiled to the DalvikVM. This requires you to have an OS supporting this VM, which currently only Android does.
Taking the Java Code and compile for the normal Java VM will not work, because of the missing framework libs and unsufficient compiler support in terms of image, string and xml resources.
All in all: No you cannot just "port" the Android App to Linux.
66 Posted by Tiberius on 25 Jan, 2012 01:43 PM
I wouldn't ever have thought it would be easy. I've done a small bit of programming and I know for a fact it's a pain in the rear to port things.
That being said, if they can borrow bits of Java to make a port for other platforms then sweet, less typing all round!
67 Posted by PreZ on 25 Jan, 2012 09:32 PM
+1 on the request for Linux support.
I myself use Arch Linux, with a Gnome desktop.
68 Posted by originalme8 on 26 Jan, 2012 11:15 PM
Count me in on this. Running Trillian in wine has never worked for me on Ubuntu and Fedora properly. I can get it to work, but it crashes often, especially when adjusting settings. Also it cannot Dock/Hide which is a key feature for me. I would love to see this ported to a .deb and .rpm installers.
Hope to see it soon!
-OGM8
69 Posted by John on 27 Jan, 2012 04:30 PM
@ mpdeimos - Thank you for clarifiying. I figured that there would need to be some code modifications, but nothing as drastic as you described. I apologize for missing that when I skimmed through the posts on this thread.
As it stands, I am becoming accustomed to Pidgin's format, and I have been able to personalize the keystroke combinations close enough. My biggest complaint about Pidgin now is that it generates individual log files for each online session, rather than append to one long one. But it's something I can live with.
Even if CS ported a version that would be ported to the standard Java VM, by that time, I will have been imbedded in a version that (while not optimal to my preferences) works well enough to become familiar and keep and remains consistent across all my computers. Without some compelling reason to switch back when I receive my MacBook Pro, I'll end up staying with Pidgin.
Thank you for a great IM client for as long as I was able to use it. I wish your company a continued long, well-earned succes.
70 Posted by zaris on 30 Jan, 2012 11:44 AM
Currently I use Windows 7 and Ubuntu 10.04, both 32-bit. On Ubuntu, I've tried using Wine 1.3 to install and run Trillian. At first, it would freeze right after logging in, and I had the preferences freezing, too. I did some updates to Windows components in Wine and now it runs until someone sends me an IM, at which it freezes.
As a workaround, I installed VMWare Player, installed Windows on it, and run Trillian that way. Cumbersome but since I need Windows for my media player, I figured it'd be worth a shot.
While I would love to see a Linux client, I would not mind using the web version if support for it were expanded. If I could get Skype access on Trillian for the Web, I'd be happy.
71 Posted by zaris on 09 Feb, 2012 06:07 PM
Pardon the double post, but I just wanted to give an update.
Today, I started Trillian on Ubuntu and disabled sounds, and it works fine except for Skype not connecting. Notification pop-ups are fine, but it looks like it's the sound that plays when I receive messages that were causing it to hang.
At this point, I'm happy, though I'll probably continue to fiddle with it. Of course, if it's possible, a dedicated Linux client would still rock, and/or support for at least Skype on the Web client.
72 Posted by andrem on 15 Feb, 2012 03:34 AM
I Would also like to see this done. Im using trillian for a long time under windows, and cant wait to get my hands on a linux build :D (Using Mint, used Ubuntu and Debian before)
73 Posted by BoingoInsantiy on 17 Feb, 2012 09:50 PM
Been using Trillian since v0.7, and am a paid supporter! I have been waiting for a Linux release for years and years, I don't understand why companies refuse to deal with Linux... Mac and Linux have the same roots, it can't be too difficult to port it. Also for others in the comments, Mint is based off Ubuntu, which is based off Debian, so it doesn't matter which it is ported to, it will work on all of them, and I am sure it would be an even more simple jump to support other distro's. Please please Please give us Trillian for Linux! =)
74 Posted by Aijalyn on 18 Feb, 2012 12:25 AM
I vote Yes to Linux support.
75 Posted by Matti on 27 Feb, 2012 12:40 PM
+1 for Linux, or as an alternative:
The main reason I pay for and use Trillian is the history sync feature. I move between my phone, my tablet, and my computer all the time. Cerulean should release an api that lets (Linux) developers sync history across multiple applications. As long as the history is linked to users' Astra accounts, there is still an incentive for Trillian lovers like me to pay up.
I'm not optimistic though. Trillian has yet to scale their iOS app up to the iPad screen resolution. How many years has it been?
If a competitor comes along with history synchronization and keeps their software up to date, I am certainly jumping ship. Or is there already one that I am missing?
76 Posted by Daniel Polito on 10 May, 2012 08:29 PM
+1 for ubuntu support! :D
77 Posted by kecinzer on 15 May, 2012 12:55 PM
+1 for Linux support.
78 Posted by jpdieter on 20 May, 2012 09:38 AM
+1 for Linux support
79 Posted by miko.petr on 24 May, 2012 12:51 PM
+1 for Linux support (Ubuntu at least!)
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