Yahoo in Ubuntu?

[suyashpandit]

can i use yahoo messenger in ubuntu???

i really need yahoo..

[CadCrazy]

haven't you tried pidgin ??

[nvidia]

Its not possible.. Use pidgin instead...

[infra_red_dude]

Originally Posted by suyashpandit

can i use yahoo messenger in ubuntu???

i really need yahoo..

Yes, head here and install the debian version: http://messenger.yahoo.com/unix.php

But unlike its windows counterpart, it much feature restricted in Linux/Unix-based systems. Its also very old and yahoo has never bothered to update it. If you are looking for simple chatting, then the built in Pidgin is sufficient enuf.

If you want voice/cam chat then you can install Gyache: http://sourceforge.net/project/showf...roup_id=158490 Download and install the ones which end in gutsy.deb

[suyashpandit]

then what is this?

it will work??

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=81895

[CadCrazy]

old yahoo msngr as infra mentioned

[abhinandh]

Originally Posted by suyashpandit

then what is this?

it will work??

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=81895

yes it will.it is the same version @infra_red_dude gave you.go ahead.

[suyashpandit]

i didnt install any app in ubuntu i am new for linux

plz give me the detailed steps..

is pidgin is easier to install??

then give the link

[nvidia]

Pidgin is installed by default
Goto Aplications > Internet > Pidgin

[praka123]

^there is absolutely no need of searching and finding link in Ubuntu.
You get ur linux box connected to Internet,
fire up Synaptic manager(in menu SYstem>Admin>SYnaptic) and select pidgin to install.thats it.
again dont search for "exe"'s and "next,next,next" to be installed on Linux

[suyashpandit]

prob solved

another req when i trying to see video in youtube it says additional plugin required i clicked on it and installation is also finished but still it says "additional plugin required" such like flash players

[praka123]

^@suyashupen the synaptic manager when INTERNET is connected and press "reload" button and wait.when finished,install "flashplugin-nonfree".that solves.
you may want to install following packages(do it in night unlimited,if u dont want to download now)

gstreamer0.10-alsa
gstreamer0.10-plugins-base

gstreamer0.10-esd
gstreamer0.10-plugins-base-apps
gstreamer0.10-ffmpeg-full
gstreamer0.10-plugins-good
gstreamer0.10-fluendo-mp3
gstreamer0.10-plugins-really-bad
gstreamer0.10-fluendo-mpegdemux
gstreamer0.10-plugins-ugly
gstreamer0.10-fluendo-mpegmux
gstreamer0.10-pulseaudio
gstreamer0.10-gl
gstreamer0.10-tools
gstreamer0.10-gnomevfs
gstreamer0.10-x
gstreamer0.10-pitfdll
w32codecs
mplayer
xine-ui
exaile
rhythmbox
vorbis-tools
mpg321
sun-java6-plugin
mozilla-mplayer
etc
install those packages which are available.

u may also want to edit ur /etc/apt/sources.list to be like below one:

 # See http://help.ubuntu.com/community/UpgradeNotes for how to upgrade to
# newer versions of the distribution.
#Repository List based on standard gutsy with many extra packages
# If you get errors about missing keys, lookup the key in this file
# and run these commands (replace KEY with the key number):
#  gpg --keyserver subkeys.pgp.net --recv KEY
#  gpg --export --armor KEY | sudo apt-key add -
#
# If you have a gpg key URL use (replace URL with the key address):
#
#  wget -q URL -O- | sudo apt-key add -
#
# If you have a gpg key file use (replace FILE with the key file):
#
#  sudo apt-key add FILE

deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy main restricted
deb-src http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy main restricted

## Major bug fix updates produced after the final release of the
## distribution.
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy-updates main restricted
deb-src http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy-updates main restricted

## N.B. software from this repository is ENTIRELY UNSUPPORTED by the Ubuntu
## team, and may not be under a free licence. Please satisfy yourself as to
## your rights to use the software. Also, please note that software in
## universe WILL NOT receive any review or updates from the Ubuntu security
## team.
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy universe
deb-src http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy universe
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy-updates universe
deb-src http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy-updates universe

## N.B. software from this repository is ENTIRELY UNSUPPORTED by the Ubuntu 
## team, and may not be under a free licence. Please satisfy yourself as to 
## your rights to use the software. Also, please note that software in 
## multiverse WILL NOT receive any review or updates from the Ubuntu
## security team.
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy multiverse
deb-src http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy multiverse
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy-updates multiverse
deb-src http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy-updates multiverse

## Uncomment the following two lines to add software from the 'backports'
## repository.
## N.B. software from this repository may not have been tested as
## extensively as that contained in the main release, although it includes
## newer versions of some applications which may provide useful features.
## Also, please note that software in backports WILL NOT receive any review
## or updates from the Ubuntu security team.
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy-backports main restricted universe multiverse
deb-src http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy-backports main restricted universe multiverse

## Uncomment the following two lines to add software from Canonical's
## 'partner' repository. This software is not part of Ubuntu, but is
## offered by Canonical and the respective vendors as a service to Ubuntu
## users.
deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu gutsy partner
deb-src http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu gutsy partner

deb http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu gutsy-security main restricted
deb-src http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu gutsy-security main restricted
deb http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu gutsy-security universe
deb-src http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu gutsy-security universe
deb http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu gutsy-security multiverse
deb-src http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu gutsy-security multiverse

# Seveas’ packages (GPG key: 1135D466)
# GPG key-file: http://mirror.ubuntulinux.nl/1135D466.gpg
deb http://mirror.ubuntulinux.nl gutsy-seveas all
deb-src http://mirror.ubuntulinux.nl gutsy-seveas all

# Medibuntu - Ubuntu 7.10 "gutsy gibbon"
# GPG key-file: http://packages.medibuntu.org/medibuntu-key.gpg
deb http://packages.medibuntu.org/ gutsy free non-free
#deb-src http://packages.medibuntu.org/ gutsy free non-free

# Debuntu Ubuntu gutsy packages
# GPG Key: http://repository.debuntu.org/GPG-Key-chantra.txt
deb  http://repository.debuntu.org/ gutsy multiverse
#deb-src http://repository.debuntu.org/ gutsy multiverse

check with urs.

[CadCrazy]

Are usko itna mat darao yaar. Thora dheere dheere batao yaar. Hajam karna muskil ho jayega

[The Conqueror]

^^ LOL

Yeah , use Pidgin

also u can try webmessenger.yahoo.com its cool but it doesnt allow to send files and video/voice chat.

[praka123]

waiting for banter project(GNOME) for video chat support.

[suyashpandit]

Originally Posted by CadCrazy

Are usko itna mat darao yaar. Thora dheere dheere batao yaar. Hajam karna muskil ho jayega

he is right
"sab kuch sar ke upar se nikal gaya"

waise ye hai kya

[mehulved]

All kinds of different codecs and proprietory softwares that you'll need to do your everyday work.

[gary4gar]

Originally Posted by suyashpandit

he is right
"sab kuch sar ke upar se nikal gaya"

waise ye hai kya

dude just click this ====> ubuntu-restricted-extras

[The Unknown]

Its not required. Use pidgin. It supports a lot of protocols. So you can be online on Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, ICQ, Gadu-Gadu, Jabber, etc, etc, etc, etc....

[infra_red_dude]

Originally Posted by gary4gar

dude just click this ====> ubuntu-restricted-extras

Yep OP. The best thing to do. Don't bother about anything. Just click here and everything will be installed: flash, codecs, java all plugins etc.

Guys.. slow slow.. let him haf the easy way first then you all can get down to the geeky side and show him that all those easy things can be done the hard way too

[NucleusKore]

You can also try Gyachi

[praka123]

^well,is that project still alive?

[infra_red_dude]

^^^ kinda yes. The last update was sometime in November. And the current version is much more stable than the prev. one

[phreak0ut]

@suyash-You can even try Kopete. I simply love it!!!!! You can download all the emoticons which you can use on the Windows, in case you are an emoticon freak It rarely crashes for me.

[ray|raven]

Kopete is simply the best IM Client for Linux out there.
But it depends on too many KDE libs for a Gnome/Xfce user.