So, I know that the GAIM project recently changed its name to Pidgin due to some BS lawsuit from the AOhelL people, but I don't see Pidgin in the repositories yet, GAIM's still there though. Is there some sort of game played about when packages are updated/renamed if there's not a security reason for it, or is there some other reason I haven't see it show up yet?
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Re: GAIM becomes Pidgin when?
well, packages are not just submitted and accepted immediately, there is a whole process in place to make sure they're fit or up-to-par to add to the repos.
but the new(er) version(s) is/are prolly just awaiting to be added, this happens all the time...
i.e. i'm waiting for gimp 2.3.18 to be added to ubuntu repos but the latest version in the repos is 2.3.16; there has been two subsequent releases (.17+) since then...<br />
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Re: GAIM becomes Pidgin when?
If you want, you can compile it yourself. I compiled my own from source. I think, however, there are deb packages around. Not sure if you would want to trust the sources though.Challenges are what that keeps us from the borderline of boredom in life's journey. Linux user no. 419401 currently running Kubuntu 24.04
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Re: GAIM becomes Pidgin when?
Originally posted by PrinceyIf you want, you can compile it yourself. I compiled my own from source. I think, however, there are deb packages around. Not sure if you would want to trust the sources though.
Originally posted by JamesMhttp://www.getdeb.net/ has Pidgin packages for Feisty.
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Re: GAIM becomes Pidgin when?
Originally posted by Death KittenReport back and let me know how it is after you've used it a bit. If it sounds like a big enough and awesome enough change, I might just take the time to compile it 'til they finally catch up in the repositories.Challenges are what that keeps us from the borderline of boredom in life's journey. Linux user no. 419401 currently running Kubuntu 24.04
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