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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 (Currently iPad only)
Available inEnglish
TypeIRC Client[3]
LicenseShareware[4]
WebsiteConceited Software

Linkinus is 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]

Linkinus for iOS (iPad)

Currently the iOS version of Linkinus only runs on the iPad,[10] but Conceited Software claim that an iPhone version is being developed.[11] The iPad version has features similar to those of the Mac version,[12] with a few exceptions such as themes and plugins.[13] Some users are unhappy about the lack of these features, and the number of bugs in it.[14] Users praise its well-designed interface,[15] although some criticize its high price.[16]

Critical Reception

Reviewers praise Linkinus' ease of use,[17], and its clean user interface.[18] 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[19] and the text box does not expand to allow easy writing of multi-line comments.[20] While reviewers praise it's advanced features,[21] they also compain that some of these features are difficult to access, such as searching for servers and channels.[22] In comparisons with similar IRC clients available for Mac, most reviewers agree that Linkinus has more features,[23] but are dismayed by the fact that unlike most other IRC clients, Linkinus is not free.[24]

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  1. ^ "Linkinus". Apple. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ "Release Notes – Linkinus". Conceited Software. Retrieved 2011-03-02.
  3. ^ "Linkinus". MacUpdate. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ "Linkinus". VersionTracker. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  5. ^ "Linkinus Product Page". Conceited Software. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  6. ^ "Linkinus". macZOT. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  7. ^ "Linkinus". Softpedia. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  8. ^ "Press Release of Linkinus 2". prMac. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  9. ^ "Linkinus 1.3 IRC client brings multitasking, more features". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  10. ^ "Linkinus". AppShopper. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  11. ^ "What's going on at Conceited?". Conceited Software. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  12. ^ "Linkinus Bring IRC to the iPad". MacWorld. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  13. ^ "Linkinus ipad released". IRCReport. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  14. ^ "Review: Linkinus for iPad". MacSlice. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  15. ^ "Linkinus Brings IRC to the IPad". PCWorld. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  16. ^ "Review: IRC Client Linkinus for iPad". FSM.com. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  17. ^ "MacApper Review – Linkinus: IRC Made Easy". Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  18. ^ "Mini-Review: Linkinus 2.0". Davey Shafik. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  19. ^ "Conceited Software Linkinus 2 review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  20. ^ "Linkinus: Bringing IRC Into the 21st Century". AppStrom:Mac Review. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  21. ^ "Linkinus: Most advanced IRC Client Known to Mac!". AppYourMac Review. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  22. ^ "Linkinus: All IRC Clients Should Be Like This". MacStories Review. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  23. ^ "Software Sumo: X-Chat Aqua vs. Linkinus vs. Colloquy". End Kevetch. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  24. ^ "Review: Linkinus". Joseph Crawford. Retrieved 2010-22-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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