IM chat or IRC chat related (Config, etc.)
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6answers
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chat over lan from linux to linux?
As I recall there was something like netsend on windows that allowed simple messages to be sent over the local network. I especially like this because one doesn't need to install extra client soft ...
11
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1answer
851 views
How to host a video conference with VLVC?
I just found out that you can use VLC and VLVC to hold video conferences between 2-10 people, and that sounds amazing, hopefully removing the heavy lean on Skype.
Can anyone tell me how to set up ...
11
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2answers
1k views
Are there any existing apps similar to GNOME 3's chat popup/respond box?
In general, I prefer Unity to Gnome Shell, but the latter's chat popup and inline responder thing (video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lepXx1kDelo) is more or less a killer app for me and is ...
10
votes
1answer
354 views
Set default account in Empathy metacontact [closed]
When I link contacts in empathy, facebook becomes the default account used in a new chat.
Is there a way to change the default account? I'd like to avoid using facebook whenever possible, and ...
9
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1answer
1k views
Get Chat (Empathy) to pop up when people are talking to me
When people start a new convo with me, all I see initially is that the message indicator is lit. This isn't quite obvious, so I'd like the new chat window to just pop up in my face. How can I do this?
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8
votes
3answers
10k views
Copy skype chat history to text files?
I'd like to convert my Skype chat history to a collection of text files for archival purposes. Ideally, I'd like to have a command (e.g. script or app) so that I could do this on a regular basis.
...
5
votes
3answers
791 views
Is there any way to use Windows Live Messenger in Ubuntu?
I know there are many alternatives to Windows Live Messenger like Empathy, Pidgin, emesene or aMSN. However, I usually use the 'Photo Sharing' feature with my friends that is not in any chat client.
...
5
votes
3answers
1k views
I cannot hear an audible alert on Google Chat even when sound is enabled
I cannot hear the audible alert on Google Chat even though I have enabled sound in the options. This is so with both Google Chrome and Firefox on Ubuntu Natty. It would be nice to hear a beep of some ...
5
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1answer
7k views
Is it yet possible to use Facebook video chat without a VM?
I use Xubuntu actually, and I have Wine, if that helps.
I installed FacebookVideoCallSetup_v1.2.199.0.exe after going to
http://www.facebook.com/videocalling
by using wine like this:
wine ...
4
votes
4answers
4k views
What video conferencing software is available?
There 're somebody i want to talk with him in a video conference in Ubuntu, how can i do that?
4
votes
1answer
377 views
Ubuntu iMessage Client
Are there any chat clients or stand-alone clients that can interact with the iMessage server? I just switched from OSX 10.8.x to Ubuntu 12.10, and it's really the only thing I miss.
4
votes
2answers
860 views
How to have pidgin chat windows open up on all workspaces?
I use pidgin as my chat client on ubuntu lucid. Whenever I have a chat window open, I like to mark it as "Always on visible workspace" as it's just more convenient.
Is there a way that I can force ...
4
votes
2answers
2k views
Simple voice chat application for Yahoo in Ubuntu 11.10?
I just need a simple voice chat via yahoo. I tried Empathy, Kopete, Pidgin and read several forums, but none helped.
Can anyone give me a hint how can I make a simple audio call via yahoo in Ubuntu ...
3
votes
4answers
1k views
how to chat between 2 ubuntu machines in network?
I want to know that how we can chat between 2 ubuntu machines in a network.
there are many messengers but we are prohibited from using those who send the files.
any command line chat messenger for ...
3
votes
2answers
773 views
How to remove (or hide) Chat Status Icons from Messaging Menu
I would know how to remove or hide in Ubuntu 12.04 the Chat Status section (available, away, busy, invisible and offline) from Messaging Menu as I am not using any instant messenger. I do not want to ...
3
votes
3answers
1k views
What XMPP Servers are available?
I am looking for an XMPP server to install on my ubuntu server, but so far couldn't find any comparisons of the pros and cons of different implementations. Is there an implementation that is a ...
3
votes
2answers
1k views
How to get rid of “untrusted connection” error in Empathy
I love Empathy but after I moved from Ubuntu to Xubuntu 11.10 and installed Empathy it broke. Every time I login I get this error message:
Both on gmail and facebook chat.
I always check "Remember ...
3
votes
1answer
1k views
Empathy chat notification
I am using Empathy IM Client for my google hosted mail domain on 9.04, 9.10, 10.04 desktops. I could able to chat from the google mail chat to Empathy and I have set empathy notification to get ...
3
votes
1answer
255 views
Empathy chat limits the number of contacts displayed?
I'm using Empathy Chat with these accounts: GTalk & Facebook.
I just noticed now that from my GTalk friends only 6 appear online (including me) and in reality online are 14 (checked on GMail). ...
3
votes
2answers
681 views
How do you use Qutecom to connect to other services?
I read on Wikipedia that it uses libpurple, but I can't figure out how to connect to other services (like jabber for example). Am I missing something or is the feature just not there anymore?
2
votes
4answers
7k views
Why no ooVoo on ubuntu?
The only reason I ever boot into Windows (7) is to use the popular video chat software ooVoo (website). It's useless under Wine and there seems to be no way to run it in Ubuntu except for some ...
2
votes
2answers
176 views
Is there a way for me to talk by webcam with my friends who use Windows?
I moved to Ubuntu but my friends are still using Windows. I used to talk to them using ooVoo and MSN, both with my webcam, but now I can't. I want to talk to them, but Ubuntu doesn't have ooVoo nor ...
2
votes
2answers
198 views
What chat clients (that work on linux) support creating rooms?
I need an alternative to Skype (I know of ekiga, but there is a problem in that anyone can join your ekiga room, and the rooms are not persistent as far as I know. If I am wrong, please let me know in ...
2
votes
2answers
488 views
What can I use to chat on Battle.net?
In the past there was a Pidgin plugin that allowed users to chat on Battle.net. Does such a thing still exist?
2
votes
1answer
2k views
how to add ICQ account to empathy?
I am new to linux and i just installed ubuntu 12.10 with gnome 3.6. Now I am trying to setup my accounts. I have a problem because I want to use ICQ with the in GNOME integrated IM system, i.e. ...
2
votes
2answers
3k views
empathy with webcam
When empathy will have camera support? and I have problem to change files with it too.
after 11.04 the next topic of canonical have to be to improve the empathy. the program is waek yet.
2
votes
2answers
1k views
Is there any video-chat-via-lan software?
Is there any video-chat-via-LAN application that doesn't require an Internet connection?
2
votes
1answer
275 views
Synchronizing/merging Empathy logs and Google chat logs
If I use Empathy to log into my Google account and chat with people, I can enable logging and have it save chat logs to my computer.
The problem is, I don't only use one computer, so I end up with ...
2
votes
2answers
1k views
Is there any chat clients that work behind authenticated proxy server?
I am behind an authenticated proxy server and I have set it up via
System->Preferences->Network Proxy configuration and applied system-wide.
But most of the chat clients (primarily to access gtalk) ...
2
votes
1answer
2k views
How to enable voice chat in Kopete chat client?
Hhow do I enable voice chat in Kopete chat client? I am using Kopete for Yahoo! and Gmail, please help me to enable voice chat for the Yahoo! account.
2
votes
3answers
2k views
How to set up accounts LAN jabber chat server?
How can I implement a jabber chat server on ubuntu with clients on windows?
Server part is almost installed as per jabber and Ubuntu guide how to create users account and authenticate them using ...
2
votes
1answer
138 views
How to switch between chat windows in Kadu?
Ctrl+Tab doesnt work, Windows+Tab doesnt work as well. Any ideas?
2
votes
0answers
159 views
Adding Skype Chat in Thunderbird
I would like to set up Skype on my Thunderbird software.
However I do not see any way to add Skype. This would be really useful and interesting, particularly for professional purposes.
I know it is ...
2
votes
1answer
181 views
Intermitent Facebook connection on Empathy
I'm using Empathy on Ubuntu 12.04 (32 bits) to connect to "people near me", gtalk and facebook. I've been using it for about 2 weeks with no issues.
Then suddenly today the facebook account started ...
2
votes
1answer
101 views
How to enlarge the Text Input field size in Empathy?
Is there any way to change the default text input field size in empathy windows? I mean, have two or three rows from default, instead of one...
2
votes
0answers
671 views
How can I re-enable empathy notifications with the envelope? [closed]
When I someone starts a conversation with me on Empathy, the envelope turns blue. After that, I don't get any notifications of new messages. Is there some way of re-enabling the old behaviour?
I am ...
1
vote
1answer
38 views
How do i logout from yahoo chat in ubuntu?
In the top main bar next to battery, wireless, clock is an envelope icon where (I do not remember how happened) I am logged in to yahoo chat.
Say I want to login with another account or simply logout ...
1
vote
1answer
123 views
Facebook groupchat + empathy
I can't take part in a facebook group chat with Empathy. Do you know if there is a solution for this issue? Thanks a lot!
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vote
2answers
760 views
Empathy with Gnome Online Accounts (GOA)
How is Empathy supposed to work in Ubuntu 12.10 with Gnome 3.6?
I added my Google and Facebook accounts to GOA and enabled "Chat" for both, but Empathy does not use the accounts. Instead it says ...
1
vote
1answer
296 views
Cannot change Empathy chat status from Me Menu when using IRC
I use Empathy as chat client for IRC. Since it is the default chat client, I expected that I can update (availability) status from top menu, but it is disabled.
1
vote
2answers
307 views
Cannot log into chat
I have set up the chat and broadcast accounts: clicked on my user name on the panel and chose Chat accounts... and Broadcast accounts...
Now when I log into my system I cannot choose my status. In ...
1
vote
0answers
29 views
Why does Empathy fail so much?
I find myself seeing the "Requires Authorisation" error every time I reboot and fire up Empathy. Most times I have to completely delete the account and add it again in order to connect. Is this ...
1
vote
0answers
92 views
Proxy issues with IM clients using yahoo
I've tried a number of clients now including Kopete, Pidgin and Empathy but none of them seem to respect my proxy settings. For example in Pidgin after adding a yahoo account then setting:
Proxy ...
1
vote
1answer
66 views
How to add custom mail id in empathy
How to add custom mail id in telepathy account manager/empathy? i.e I want to add your-name@yourcompany.org which was created in google apps. I want to use it as gmail id.
I tried logging in by ...
1
vote
1answer
91 views
Help with setting up AIM account
Can anyone help me configure my AIM account? I have Oneiric and I want to set up my AIM account with what I believe is a chat client (the envelope icon on the top right). It is called Empathy. \n
I ...
0
votes
3answers
3k views
empathy can't connect to facebook chat
I am using ubuntu 12.10, and when I try to connect to my Facebook account through Empathy, it gets disconnected and says this account is already connected to the server.
0
votes
2answers
571 views
What's the best chat client?
I've recently switched to Ubuntu from windows, and I'm looking for alternatives for GTalk and windows Live messenger.
So which chat client do you use most?
0
votes
1answer
60 views
How to put Messsenger on top of full screen video?
Just as the title says, how can I use messenger or any chat client while i'm watching video in browser with full screen? For example, i can use gtalk when watching youtube video in full screen in ...
0
votes
2answers
75 views
I want to reset Chat option (upper right corner of the screen)
I tampered with it and chose Yahoo Messenger and then didn't add any more options and now I want to add something else but I can't manage to find how. Is there a way to do it or I have to reinstall ...
0
votes
2answers
55 views
Chat over LAN with Win7 PC?
I have two PCs (one Win7 and one Ubuntu 13.04) connected to the internet via the same router, on the same wi-fi network.
Is there any software I can install on both PCs so that the two users can text ...
