Python-based ICQ clone with Spartan-style design.
I recently tried out the py-icq software, which is a Spartan-style ICQ clone written in Python. The installation process was straightforward - all I had to do was unpack the source code into the directory where I wanted to store py-icq and then run the command "sudo make install" after navigating to the py-icq folder.
After installation, a small shell script is created in your bin catalog that calls the python interpreter to execute the main.py file. Depending on your shell, you may need to rehash search paths before launching the client. However, once it's up and running, py-icq has a variety of features that make it a solid choice for users who prefer ICQ.
Firstly, it's completely free and covered under a BSD-style license. Secondly, it will run on any platform that has Python installed, including *NIX, Mac, Win32, and others. Additionally, the software can support different GUI front-ends and uses the AIM Oscar protocol.
The latest release includes several improvements, such as path hooks that allow you to run py-icq from any directory without issue. The software has also been updated to better handle socket errors and exceptions. The installation process has also been refined to make it more streamlined. Lastly, there have been changes made to the tkinter GUI, including a new password prompt when the software is launched, and improved buddy status updates in the contact list.
Overall, I would recommend py-icq to anyone looking for a reliable and free ICQ clone that they can use across different platforms with ease.
After installation, a small shell script is created in your bin catalog that calls the python interpreter to execute the main.py file. Depending on your shell, you may need to rehash search paths before launching the client. However, once it's up and running, py-icq has a variety of features that make it a solid choice for users who prefer ICQ.
Firstly, it's completely free and covered under a BSD-style license. Secondly, it will run on any platform that has Python installed, including *NIX, Mac, Win32, and others. Additionally, the software can support different GUI front-ends and uses the AIM Oscar protocol.
The latest release includes several improvements, such as path hooks that allow you to run py-icq from any directory without issue. The software has also been updated to better handle socket errors and exceptions. The installation process has also been refined to make it more streamlined. Lastly, there have been changes made to the tkinter GUI, including a new password prompt when the software is launched, and improved buddy status updates in the contact list.
Overall, I would recommend py-icq to anyone looking for a reliable and free ICQ clone that they can use across different platforms with ease.
What's New
Version 0.0.2: N/A