Psi Binary Packages for Mandriva Linux

Quick Install Instructions

• Add the Psi Urpmi medium for you Mandriva Linux release.
• Install packages.

For detailed instructions, see below.

Package Sets

Mandriva Linux 2006 i586
Urpmi media path: http://psi.pico.ca/mandriva/2006.0
Last update: 2006-04-25 09:45
Built By: Cliff Dugal

Mandriva Linux Limited Edition 2005 i586
Urpmi media path: http://psi.pico.ca/mandriva/10.2
Last update: 2006-02-12 08:40
Built By: Unmaintained (will be removed soon)

Types of Packages in Package Sets

Each set of packages are split into the following groups:

Psi Base

Contains Psi without any additional add-ons. Could also contain supporting libraries depending on the Mandriva distribution.

Translations

Contains packages that allow Psi to be be displayed in different languages.

Emoticons

Contains packages that add additional icons that can be used in messages.

Roster Icons

Contains packages that add additional icons for displaying the connection status of contacts.

System Icons

Contains packages that add additional icons for the user interface.

Detailed Install Instructions

Follow these instructions to install Psi:

• Make sure you have setup the Main Distribution Urpmi medium.
• Launch the Software Media Manager application, found in the launch menu under System/Configuration/Packaging.
• From the Software Media Manager application, add a custom medium named Psi, with the appropriate Urpmi media path URL, found from the Package Sets section. An example of a configuration for Psi on Mandriva Linux 2006.0 is:
  
• Close the Software Media Manager application.
• Launch the Install Software application, found in the launch menu under System/Configuration/Packaging.
• From the Install Software application, select the option All packages, by medium repository. Next, expand the Psi medium, and select the packages you want to have installed. Note that in order to use SSL connections in Psi you need to install the libqca-tls package.
• Finally, press the Install button in the Install Software application. With a little luck, Psi will be downloaded and installed on your computer.
• Launch Psi by navigating through the launch menu to Internet/Instant Messaging and selecting Psi. Note that it make take a few minutes for the menu system to update and create an icon in your launch menu. Occasionally, you will need to re-login to get your menu updated.

Once you have Psi installed, you may want to have a look at the official Psi Wiki. Have fun!