QIP

What works

Installer, connecting to the ICQ network, resizing the window, setting properties, changing sounds for events, tray Icon, context menues.

Chatting, doh.

What does not

Transperency option seems to be ignored.

Doesn't run right after the installation. Needs "/oldgif".

Splash screen is distorted.

Workarounds

What was not tested

Each and every option.
Creating a new Account using the program, though that can be done accessing the ICQ website.
Using non-default skins.
Using a proxy server.

Hardware tested

Graphics:

• GPU:
• Driver:

Additional Comments

To run it you need to add "/oldgif" (without quotes) to your shortcut/command.

You will need the winbind-Package. If you use Distros like Ubuntu and Debian you can simply install it with:

"sudo aptitude install winbind"

It's also recommended not to use animated Smilies.

1. Install winbind (ntlm_auth is required).

2. Download and launch the installer with wine.

3. Go to your QIP-Directory (should be ~/.wine/drive_c/Program\ FIles/QIP)

4. Open current.cfg in your "Skins"-Directory

5. Replace the number "1" to 0

6. Start qip (e.g. wine C:\\Program\ FIles\\QIP\\qip.exe)

note: Instead of changing your (Skin-)config you can also try to start qip with the "/oldgif"-Parameter:

wine "C:\Program Files\QIP\qip.exe /oldgif"