Linkinus
{{short description|Shareware IRC client}}
{{Infobox Software
| name = Linkinus
| logo = Linkinus Icon.png
| logo size = 64px
| screenshot = Linkinus Screenshot.png
| screenshot size = 220px
| caption = Linkinus running under Mac OS X
| developer = Conceited Software{{cite web | url = https://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/email_chat/linkinus.html | publisher = Apple | title = Linkinus | accessdate = 2010-05-22}}
| operating system = Mac OS X & iOS
| language = English
| genre = IRC Client{{cite web | url = http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/24761/linkinus | publisher = MacUpdate | title = Linkinus | accessdate = 2010-05-22}}
| license = Shareware{{cite web|url=http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/32326 |publisher=VersionTracker |title=Linkinus |accessdate=2010-05-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517034002/http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/32326 |archivedate=2008-05-17 }}
| website = [http://conceited.net/products/linkinus Conceited Software]
}}
Linkinus was a shareware IRC client for Mac OS X and iOS.{{cite web|url=http://conceitedsoftware.com/products/linkinus |publisher=Conceited Software |title=Linkinus Product Page |accessdate=2010-05-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100728110457/http://www.conceitedsoftware.com/products/linkinus/ |archivedate=2010-07-28 }} It has an Aqua-style user interface,{{cite web | url = http://maczot.com/discuss/?p=488 | publisher = macZOT | title = Linkinus |date=August 9, 2007| accessdate = 2010-05-22}} and allows Cocoa plugins, AppleScript, and Growl notifications to be used.{{cite web | url = http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Internet-Utilities/Linkinus.shtml | publisher = Softpedia | title = Linkinus | accessdate = 2010-05-22}} Linkinus also features embedded media,{{cite web | url = http://prmac.com/release-id-10225.htm | publisher = prMac | title = Linkinus 2 | format=Press release | date=January 21, 2010 |accessdate = 2010-05-22}} although some users have complained that this can cause the program to slow down, or even crash, especially on slow computers. Linkinus also has other features similar to those of other IRC clients, such as multitasking and the ability to change between different user interface styles.{{cite web | url = https://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2008/06/linkinus-1-3-irc-client-brings-multitasking-more-features.ars | first=Dave |last=Chartier |date=June 1, 2008| publisher = Ars Technica | title = Linkinus 1.3 IRC client brings multitasking, more features | accessdate = 2010-05-22}}
Despite the developer tweeting in late 2012 that Linkinus was still under active development,{{Cite web|title = Conceited Software on Twitter|url = https://twitter.com/ConceitedApps/status/279697291022061568|website = Twitter|accessdate = 2015-10-18}} it has not seen any updates since April 2012.
Linkinus for iOS
The iOS versions have features similar to those of the Mac version,{{cite web | url = http://www.macworld.com/article/150322/2010/04/linkinus_ipad.html | work = MacWorld | title = Linkinus Bring IRC to the iPad |date=April 3, 2010|first=Aayush |last=Arya| accessdate = 2010-05-22}} with a few exceptions such as themes and plugins.{{cite web | url = http://ircreport.com/news/clients/221-linkinus-ipad-released.html | publisher = IRCReport | title = Linkinus ipad released |date=April 14, 2010 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100414102920/http://ircreport.com/news/clients/221-linkinus-ipad-released.html| archivedate=2010-04-14| accessdate = 2010-05-22}} Some users are unhappy about the lack of these features, and the number of bugs in it.{{cite web | url = http://www.macslice.info/2010/04/10/review-linkinus-for-ipad/ |date=April 10, 2010 |first=John |last=Mackay| publisher = MacSlice | title = Review: Linkinus for iPad | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100417191221/http://www.macslice.info/2010/04/10/review-linkinus-for-ipad/ |archivedate=2010-04-17 |accessdate = 2010-05-22}} Users praise its well-designed interface,{{cite web | url = https://www.pcworld.com/article/193341/linkinus_brings_irc_to_the_ipad.html | work = PC World | title = Linkinus Brings IRC to the IPad | date= April 3, 2010|first=Aayush |last=Arya | accessdate = 2010-05-22}} although some criticize its high price.{{cite web | url = http://www.funkyspacemonkey.com/review-irc-client-linkinus-ipad |date=May 5, 2010| work = FSM.com | publisher=Funky Space Monkey|title = Review: IRC Client Linkinus for iPad | accessdate = 2010-05-22}}
Critical reception
Reviewers praise Linkinus' ease of use,{{cite web | url = http://macapper.com/2008/08/25/rdy-linkinus-irc-made-easy/ | publisher = MacApper |title= Linkinus: IRC Made Easy |first=Joe|last= Turner |date=August 25, 2008 | accessdate = 2010-05-22}} and its clean user interface.{{cite web | url = http://daveyshafik.com/archives/657-mini-review-linkinus-20.html | publisher=DaveyShafik.com|first= Davey |last=Shafik | title = Mini-Review: Linkinus 2.0 | accessdate = 2010-05-22}} Some reviewers, however, say that the user interface could be improved. For example, a lot of functions are duplicated in menus and buttons, resulting in a cluttered interface.{{cite web | url = http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/software/home-and-reference-software/conceited-software-linkinus-2-684391/review | work = TechRadar |publisher=MacFormat |date=April 20, 2010 |first=Ian|last=Osborne | title = Conceited Software Linkinus 2 review | accessdate = 2010-05-22}} While reviewers praise its advanced features,{{cite web | url = http://appyourmac.com/2009/07/31/linkinus-most-advanced-irc-client-known-to-mac/ |first=David |last=Banther |date=July 31, 2009 | publisher = AppYourMac.com | title = Linkinus: Most advanced IRC Client Known to Mac! | accessdate = 2010-05-22}} they also complain that some of these features are difficult to access, such as searching for servers and channels.{{cite web | url = http://www.macstories.net/reviews/linkinus/ | work= MacStories.com|first=Cody |last=Fink |date=January 14, 2010|publisher=Federico Viticci| title = Linkinus: All IRC Clients Should Be Like This | accessdate = 2010-05-22}} In comparisons with similar IRC clients available for Mac, most reviewers agree that Linkinus has more features,{{cite web | url = http://endkvetch.wordpress.com/2008/01/24/software-sumo-x-chat-aqua-vs-linkinus-vs-colloquy/ | publisher = End Kevetch |first=End |last=Kevetch| title = Software Sumo: X-Chat Aqua vs. Linkinus vs. Colloquy | date=January 24, 2008| accessdate = 2010-05-22}} but are dismayed by the fact that unlike most other IRC clients, Linkinus is not free.{{cite web | url = http://www.josephcrawford.com/2007/09/21/review-linkinus/ | publisher = Joseph Crawford |date=September 21, 2007 | title = Review: Linkinus | accessdate = 2010-05-22}}
See also
External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20090616084254/http://conceited.net/products/linkinus Linkinus's Product Page at Conceited Software]
References
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