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Re: [trinity-devel] Does Trinity include the messenger SIM?

From: Ilya Chernykh <anixxsus@...>
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:47:08 +0400
On Tuesday 20 September 2011 21:42:20 Timothy Pearson wrote:

> >> No, we do not include or maintain that software.  The Trinity project is
> >> very concerned about the legal status of software included in our
> >> repository, and software with questionable legal status that does not
> >> add
> >> significant functionality to Trinity is not included.  I suggest that
> >> Trinity users stick to the legal alternatives of Kopete and
> >> Konversation.
> >
> > The problem there is only with one file.
> 
> And what use is an instant messenger that does not support Yahoo?

I don't know, I do not use Yahoo personally. It has multiple
other plugins.
 
> As a project with limited resources we do not support applications that:
> a.) Are maintained upstream
> b.) Have standalone replacements that fully include the feature set of the
> application in question
> c.) Would utilise an unusual amount of Trinity developer resources to
> maintain, especially applications where there are legal problems or b.)
> above applies.
> d.) Have a very low user base under Trinity.

I just asked you, whether you have it, not why you do not have it.