On Tuesday 20 September 2011 21:49:40 Timothy Pearson wrote:

> >> 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.
> 
> I didn't really expect an answer to this question.  Most users here would
> expect an instant messenger to work with MSN and Yahoo--Kopete does!

Nobody uses Yahoo or MSN here though.
 
> >> 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

I would prefer to use an application that is integrated with my desktop.

> >> 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 don't think user base of Trinity is large anyway.

> > I just asked you, whether you have it, not why you do not have it.
> I know. :-)  I just thought this was a good time to post some policy on
> what applications are included in Trinity.