Pyhoo simplifies the task of converting Yahoo IM logs in .dat files into plain text for easy analysis by providing a Python script.
Pyhoo is very simple to use; all you need to do is invoke it by running the command "pyhoo.py [options]" and setting the parameters, which are all optional. The available options for Pyhoo include the following:
1. -i < dir > : This lets you specify the input file directory that contains the archives. For a typical Windows installation, the expected directory would be C:Program FilesYahoo!MessengerProfiles.
2. -o < dir > : This lets you specify the directory where the results are placed. The default setting is "./decoded_archives".
3. -s < date > : This lets you decode messages that come after the specified start date. You can format the date as YYYY/MM/DD@HH:MM:SS, and all parts of the date are optional except the year.
4. -e < date > : This lets you decode messages that come before the specified end date. The format is the same as for the start date.
5. -l < user_name > : This lets you decode messages only for local users (i.e., users on your machine).
6. -r < user_name > : This lets you decode messages only for remote users (i.e., users on the other machine).
Overall, Pyhoo is a useful software for anyone who needs to quickly process Yahoo IM logs in .dat files. With its straightforward command line interface and customizable options, Pyhoo can help you streamline your data processing and get the job done quickly and efficiently.
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