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{{short description|Shareware IRC client}}
{{Infobox Software
{{Infobox Software
| name = Linkinus
| name = Linkinus
| logo = [[Image:Linkinus Icon.png|center|64px]]
| logo = Linkinus Icon.png
| screenshot = [[Image:Linkinus Screenshot.png|center|220px]]
| logo size = 64px
| screenshot = Linkinus Screenshot.png
| screenshot size = 220px
| caption = Linkinus running under [[Mac OS X]]
| caption = Linkinus running under [[Mac OS X]]
| developer = Conceited Software<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/email_chat/linkinus.html | publisher = Apple | title = Linkinus | accessdate = 2010-05-22}}</ref>
| developer = Conceited Software<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/email_chat/linkinus.html | publisher = Apple | title = Linkinus | accessdate = 2010-05-22}}</ref>
| frequently_updated = yes<!-- Release version update? Don't edit this page, just click on the version number! -->
| operating system = [[Mac OS X]] & [[iOS (Apple)|iOS]]
| operating system = [[Mac OS X]] & [[iOS (Apple)|iOS]]
| language = English
| language = English
| genre = [[IRC|IRC Client]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/24761/linkinus | publisher = MacUpdate | title = Linkinus | accessdate = 2010-05-22}}</ref>
| genre = [[IRC|IRC Client]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/24761/linkinus | publisher = MacUpdate | title = Linkinus | accessdate = 2010-05-22}}</ref>
| license = [[Shareware]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/32326 | publisher = VersionTracker | title = Linkinus | accessdate = 2010-05-22}}</ref>
| license = [[Shareware]]<ref>{{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 }}</ref>
| website = [http://conceited.net/products/linkinus Conceited Software]
| website = [http://conceited.net/products/linkinus Conceited Software]
}}
}}


'''Linkinus''' was a [[shareware]] [[IRC|IRC client]] for [[Mac OS X]] and [[iOS (Apple)|iOS]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://conceitedsoftware.com/products/linkinus | publisher = Conceited Software | title = Linkinus Product Page | accessdate = 2010-05-22}}</ref> It has an [[Aqua (user interface)|Aqua]]-style user interface,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://maczot.com/discuss/?p=488 | publisher = macZOT | title = Linkinus |date=August 9, 2007| accessdate = 2010-05-22}}</ref> and allows [[Cocoa (API)|Cocoa]] plugins, [[AppleScript]], and [[Growl (software)|Growl]] notifications to be used.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Internet-Utilities/Linkinus.shtml | publisher = Softpedia | title = Linkinus | accessdate = 2010-05-22}}</ref> Linkinus also features embedded media,<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://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}}</ref>
'''Linkinus''' was a [[shareware]] [[IRC|IRC client]] for [[Mac OS X]] and [[iOS (Apple)|iOS]].<ref>{{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 }}</ref> It has an [[Aqua (user interface)|Aqua]]-style user interface,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://maczot.com/discuss/?p=488 | publisher = macZOT | title = Linkinus |date=August 9, 2007| accessdate = 2010-05-22}}</ref> and allows [[Cocoa (API)|Cocoa]] plugins, [[AppleScript]], and [[Growl (software)|Growl]] notifications to be used.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Internet-Utilities/Linkinus.shtml | publisher = Softpedia | title = Linkinus | accessdate = 2010-05-22}}</ref> Linkinus also features embedded media,<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref>


Despite the developer tweeting in late 2012 that Linkinus was still under active development,<ref>{{Cite web|title = Conceited Software on Twitter|url = https://twitter.com/ConceitedApps/status/279697291022061568|website = Twitter|accessdate = 2015-10-18}}</ref> it has not seen any updates since April 2012.
Despite the developer tweeting in late 2012 that Linkinus was still under active development,<ref>{{Cite web|title = Conceited Software on Twitter|url = https://twitter.com/ConceitedApps/status/279697291022061568|website = Twitter|accessdate = 2015-10-18}}</ref> it has not seen any updates since April 2012.


== Linkinus for iOS ==
== Linkinus for iOS ==
The iOS versions have features similar to those of the Mac version,<ref>{{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}}</ref> with a few exceptions such as themes and plugins.<ref>{{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}}</ref> Some users are unhappy about the lack of these features, and the number of bugs in it.<ref>{{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}}</ref> Users praise its well-designed interface,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/193341/linkinus_brings_irc_to_the_ipad.html | work = [[PC World (magazine)|PC World]] | title = Linkinus Brings IRC to the IPad | date= April 3, 2010|first=Aayush |last=Arya | accessdate = 2010-05-22}}</ref> although some criticize its high price.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
The iOS versions have features similar to those of the Mac version,<ref>{{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}}</ref> with a few exceptions such as themes and plugins.<ref>{{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}}</ref> Some users are unhappy about the lack of these features, and the number of bugs in it.<ref>{{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}}</ref> Users praise its well-designed interface,<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.pcworld.com/article/193341/linkinus_brings_irc_to_the_ipad.html | work = [[PC World (magazine)|PC World]] | title = Linkinus Brings IRC to the IPad | date= April 3, 2010|first=Aayush |last=Arya | accessdate = 2010-05-22}}</ref> although some criticize its high price.<ref>{{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}}</ref>


== Critical Reception ==
== Critical reception ==
Reviewers praise Linkinus' ease of use,<ref>{{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}}</ref> and its clean user interface.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref> While reviewers praise its advanced features,<ref>{{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}}</ref> they also complain that some of these features are difficult to access, such as searching for servers and channels.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.macstories.net/reviews/linkinus/ | work= MacStories.com|first=Cody |last=Fink |date=January 14, 2010<!-- from Cody Fink's archived webpage-->|publisher=Federico Viticci| title = Linkinus: All IRC Clients Should Be Like This | accessdate = 2010-05-22}}</ref> In comparisons with similar IRC clients available for Mac, most reviewers agree that Linkinus has more features,<ref>{{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}}</ref> but are dismayed by the fact that unlike most other IRC clients, Linkinus is not [[freeware|free]].<ref>{{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}}</ref>
Reviewers praise Linkinus' ease of use,<ref>{{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}}</ref> and its clean user interface.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref> While reviewers praise its advanced features,<ref>{{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}}</ref> they also complain that some of these features are difficult to access, such as searching for servers and channels.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.macstories.net/reviews/linkinus/ | work= MacStories.com|first=Cody |last=Fink |date=January 14, 2010<!-- from Cody Fink's archived webpage-->|publisher=Federico Viticci| title = Linkinus: All IRC Clients Should Be Like This | accessdate = 2010-05-22}}</ref> In comparisons with similar IRC clients available for Mac, most reviewers agree that Linkinus has more features,<ref>{{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}}</ref> but are dismayed by the fact that unlike most other IRC clients, Linkinus is not [[freeware|free]].<ref>{{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}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Comparison of IRC clients]]
* [[Comparison of Internet Relay Chat clients]]
* [[Colloquy (IRC client)|Colloquy]]
* [[Colloquy (IRC client)|Colloquy]]
* [[XChat]]
* [[HexChat]]
* [[Ircle]]
* [[Ircle]]
* [[Snak]]
* [[Snak]]


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://conceited.net/products/linkinus Linkinus's Product Page at Conceited Software]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090616084254/http://conceited.net/products/linkinus Linkinus's Product Page at Conceited Software]


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 05:54, 6 June 2024

Linkinus
Developer(s)Conceited Software[1]
Stable release2.4.3 (August 23, 2011; 12 years ago (2011-08-23)[2]) [±]
Operating systemMac OS X & iOS
Available inEnglish
TypeIRC Client[3]
LicenseShareware[4]
WebsiteConceited Software

Linkinus was a shareware IRC client for Mac OS X and iOS.[5] It has an Aqua-style user interface,[6] and allows Cocoa plugins, AppleScript, and Growl notifications to be used.[7] Linkinus also features embedded media,[8] 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.[9]

Despite the developer tweeting in late 2012 that Linkinus was still under active development,[10] it has not seen any updates since April 2012.

Linkinus for iOS[edit]

The iOS versions have features similar to those of the Mac version,[11] with a few exceptions such as themes and plugins.[12] Some users are unhappy about the lack of these features, and the number of bugs in it.[13] Users praise its well-designed interface,[14] although some criticize its high price.[15]

Critical reception[edit]

Reviewers praise Linkinus' ease of use,[16] and its clean user interface.[17] 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.[18] While reviewers praise its advanced features,[19] they also complain that some of these features are difficult to access, such as searching for servers and channels.[20] In comparisons with similar IRC clients available for Mac, most reviewers agree that Linkinus has more features,[21] but are dismayed by the fact that unlike most other IRC clients, Linkinus is not free.[22]

See also[edit]

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Linkinus". Apple. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  2. ^ "Release Notes – Linkinus". Conceited Software. Retrieved 2011-03-02.
  3. ^ "Linkinus". MacUpdate. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  4. ^ "Linkinus". VersionTracker. Archived from the original on 2008-05-17. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  5. ^ "Linkinus Product Page". Conceited Software. Archived from the original on 2010-07-28. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  6. ^ "Linkinus". macZOT. August 9, 2007. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  7. ^ "Linkinus". Softpedia. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  8. ^ "Linkinus 2" (Press release). prMac. January 21, 2010. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  9. ^ Chartier, Dave (June 1, 2008). "Linkinus 1.3 IRC client brings multitasking, more features". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  10. ^ "Conceited Software on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2015-10-18.
  11. ^ Arya, Aayush (April 3, 2010). "Linkinus Bring IRC to the iPad". MacWorld. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  12. ^ "Linkinus ipad released". IRCReport. April 14, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-04-14. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  13. ^ Mackay, John (April 10, 2010). "Review: Linkinus for iPad". MacSlice. Archived from the original on 2010-04-17. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  14. ^ Arya, Aayush (April 3, 2010). "Linkinus Brings IRC to the IPad". PC World. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  15. ^ "Review: IRC Client Linkinus for iPad". FSM.com. Funky Space Monkey. May 5, 2010. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  16. ^ Turner, Joe (August 25, 2008). "Linkinus: IRC Made Easy". MacApper. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  17. ^ Shafik, Davey. "Mini-Review: Linkinus 2.0". DaveyShafik.com. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  18. ^ Osborne, Ian (April 20, 2010). "Conceited Software Linkinus 2 review". TechRadar. MacFormat. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  19. ^ Banther, David (July 31, 2009). "Linkinus: Most advanced IRC Client Known to Mac!". AppYourMac.com. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  20. ^ Fink, Cody (January 14, 2010). "Linkinus: All IRC Clients Should Be Like This". MacStories.com. Federico Viticci. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  21. ^ Kevetch, End (January 24, 2008). "Software Sumo: X-Chat Aqua vs. Linkinus vs. Colloquy". End Kevetch. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  22. ^ "Review: Linkinus". Joseph Crawford. September 21, 2007. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
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