Jtalk is a Jabber client software that emulates the old Unix Talk system interface.
The Jtalk software is a Jabber client that aims to replicate the interface of the Unix Talk system. It is distributed under the GNU General Public License, meaning users can freely use, modify, and distribute the software. However, it is important to note that Jtalk is not a complete Jabber client and only focuses on the presence and messages.
Despite this, Jtalk provides key features for one-to-one and one-to-several chat using the Jabber and Jabber-over-TLS (= SSL) protocol support provided by the Loudmouth library. The client is also readline-based and supports UTF-8 terminals. However, it is necessary to have loudmouth and readline requirements installed for Jtalk to function.
After building, the user gets two binaries: jtalk_rl, the readline-based front-end, which should go into the PATH, and jtalkd, the connection-keeping program, which may be placed in the PATH or libexec directory. It is suggested to keep the manual.html too, and note that the ~/.jtalk directory must be created manually.
This release of Jtalk includes basic tracking of contacts' online/offline statuses, customizable prioritization of notifications, and zsh completion functions for interface enhancement. A critical bug in the log system that caused memory exhaustion was also corrected.
Overall, while Jtalk is not a full-featured Jabber client, it can be useful for those who prefer an interface similar to Unix Talk and only require base functionality for presence and messages.
Despite this, Jtalk provides key features for one-to-one and one-to-several chat using the Jabber and Jabber-over-TLS (= SSL) protocol support provided by the Loudmouth library. The client is also readline-based and supports UTF-8 terminals. However, it is necessary to have loudmouth and readline requirements installed for Jtalk to function.
After building, the user gets two binaries: jtalk_rl, the readline-based front-end, which should go into the PATH, and jtalkd, the connection-keeping program, which may be placed in the PATH or libexec directory. It is suggested to keep the manual.html too, and note that the ~/.jtalk directory must be created manually.
This release of Jtalk includes basic tracking of contacts' online/offline statuses, customizable prioritization of notifications, and zsh completion functions for interface enhancement. A critical bug in the log system that caused memory exhaustion was also corrected.
Overall, while Jtalk is not a full-featured Jabber client, it can be useful for those who prefer an interface similar to Unix Talk and only require base functionality for presence and messages.
What's New
Version 20060521: N/A