mxit transport
[[mxit_transport]] last edit on
Sep 2, 2007
3:20 PM
by normanr
The Python MXit transport can be downloaded from http://xmpppy.sourceforge.net/mxit/ from CVS.
The transport is usable and seems to be stable however do not rely on it.
This guide is not complete!
easily by typing 'sudo apt-get install jabberd2'. Once installed proceed to the next step.
More information should be added here in time
Using jabberd2 its a very simple matter to install the transport. First go the 'mxit-transport' directory and make/edit the config.xml file. Most settings, etc. should be straight foward.
Once that is done its a simple matter of running 'python mxit.py' from the command line and away you go.
The transport is usable and seems to be stable however do not rely on it.
Features
Implemented
- Registering to the mxit transport
- Logging In and Out of Mxit
- Retrieving contact lists with Group and Nickname information
- Receiving presence changes
- Sending/Receiving messages
Coming Soon
- Sending/Receiving mood changes
Coming Later
- Adding and removing friends, accepting invites, etc
Getting Started
Please try everything here at your own risk. There is no guarantee that the transport will work or not.This guide is not complete!
Installing a jabber server
Firstly you will need to install a jabber server where the transport can connect to. Linux users can use 'jabberd2'. Debian/Ubuntu users can install thiseasily by typing 'sudo apt-get install jabberd2'. Once installed proceed to the next step.
More information should be added here in time
Installing the transport
Make sure you install Xmpppy first by running 'sudo python setup.py install' in the main directory where you downloaded xmpppy.Using jabberd2 its a very simple matter to install the transport. First go the 'mxit-transport' directory and make/edit the config.xml file. Most settings, etc. should be straight foward.
Once that is done its a simple matter of running 'python mxit.py' from the command line and away you go.