Smuxi
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 Smuxi 0.7.2 |
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| developer | Mirco Bauer |
| Current version | 1.0 (August 9, 2015) |
| operating system | FreeBSD , Linux , macOS , Windows |
| programming language | C # |
| category | IRC client |
| License | GPL ( Free Software ) |
| German speaking | Yes |
| smuxi.org | |
Smuxi is a free , irssi- inspired and platform-independent IRC client , whose target group is the Gnome user interface . He is the pioneer for the concept of separating the front end and the application core , which manages the connection to the IRC servers . Both are combined in one graphic application.
architecture
Smuxi is based on the client-server model : the core of the application can run on a server that is connected to the Internet around the clock . One or more clients can then be connected to the core so that connection to IRC networks is maintained while the clients are closed. It also makes it possible to access the Smuxi server from any computer and receive IRC messages at any time. The combination of the Screen and Irssi applications served as a model for this architecture.
It is also possible to run the core of the application locally. In this case, Smuxi works like an ordinary IRC client; no additional administration of the application core is necessary.
Functionalities
In contrast to a bouncer , the architecture of Smuxi enables the display of the original time stamps as well as the display of highlights that have been received since the front end was detached. In addition, Smuxi enables the configuration and storage of the settings in the engine, so that the configuration only has to be done once, even when connecting different front ends. Furthermore, Smuxi supports the coloring of nicks with identical colors across all channel and IRC networks , as well as a caret mode , similar to that found in Firefox , which allows navigation through the messages using the keyboard. In addition to the usual functionalities, such as support for CTCP, channel search and nickname completion, the colors for font, background and highlighting can be changed. The client offers a graphical user interface with tabs in which conversation windows can be rearranged. Smuxi can connect to both a local engine and a remote engine using a drop-down menu (similar to screen when used with irssi). The Twitter protocol is already implemented as the first protocol alongside the IRC protocol. The user-defined highlight list was also implemented. Words can now be defined that are highlighted instead of just lines in which the exact nick was used, as was previously the case. Filters can also be set individually. It is thus possible to filter out none, only certain or all event messages as well as normal messages. This can even be done on a protocol or channel-specific basis.
Planned functionalities for the upcoming version
A few more functionalities are planned for the coming versions of Smuxi. These include support for SSL and IPv6 , as well as HTTP / SOCKS - proxy . So there should be a user-defined list of words that are highlighted instead of just lines in which the exact nick was used as before.
distribution
Smuxi can already be found in most major Linux distributions . For example in: Debian and Debian GNU / kFreeBSD , Ubuntu , Gentoo Linux , Arch Linux , and openSUSE Community Repository.
Furthermore, Smuxi is available for Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8.x (32-bit and 64-bit architecture).
Reviews
“If you're looking for IRC clients you're spoiled for choice with many distributions, as there are plenty to choose from. Some are text-based (IRSSI), some integrate well with instant messenger applications (Pidgin) while others are simply IRC clients through and through. Smuxi falls into the latter category, and we're glad it does, because it's a good little IRC client. "
“If you are looking for an IRC client, you are spoiled for choice with many variants as there are many to choose from. Some are text-based (IRSSI), some blend well with instant messaging applications (Pidgin), while others are simply IRC clients through and through. Smuxi falls into the latter category and we're glad it does because it's a good little IRC client. "
“Smuxi is a lightweight client with a slim, yet fully customizable interface. ... Smuxi allows the user to completely change the default interface, moving or removing just about any aspect. "
“Smuxi is a lightweight client with a sleek yet fully customizable user interface. ... Smuxi allows the user to completely change the standard user interface, to add or remove any aspect. "
literature
Web links
- Official website (English)
- smuxi on Freecode
- official IRC channel: #smuxi on OFTC (cf. English article en: OFTC )
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b "Smuxi: About". Retrieved April 24, 2009 .
- ↑ "Smuxi: Comparison to a Bouncer". Retrieved September 9, 2010 .
- ↑ "Smuxi: Twitter Integration". Retrieved November 22, 2009 .
- ^ "Smuxi: Roadmap". Retrieved August 9, 2010 .
- ^ "Smuxi: Roadmap". Retrieved October 18, 2009 .
- ^ "Smuxi in Debian". Retrieved November 22, 2009 .
- ^ "Smuxi in Ubuntu". Retrieved November 22, 2009 .
- ^ "Smuxi in Gentoo". (No longer available online.) Archived from the original on February 23, 2010 ; Retrieved November 22, 2009 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ^ "Smuxi in Arch Linux". (No longer available online.) Archived from the original on August 21, 2009 ; Retrieved November 22, 2009 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ "Smuxi in OpenSUSE". Retrieved November 22, 2009 .
- ↑ "Smuxi for Microsoft Windows". Retrieved November 22, 2009 .
- ↑ "100 open source gems - part 2 TuxRadar Linux" . Retrieved November 19, 2009.
- ↑ "Lightweight IRC Clients - Review Tom's Hardware: Tom's Definitive Linux Software Roundup: Communications Apps" . Retrieved November 19, 2009.
