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How to install Kadu on Debian 8.3

To install Kadu on Debian 8.3

Kadu is an open-source and multi-platform instant messaging client. Kadu is a simple to install tool, and we have already covered the installation method involved with Kadu on Debian 8.3.

Installing Kadu

Before installing Kadu, make sure you add its repository. Use the following command to open the apt sources.list file in which you should add the repository. 

root@linuxhelp:~# nano /etc/apt/sources.list

Once it is opened, add the following lines to the end of the file. 

deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian/ stable main contrib non-free
deb http://ftp.de.debian.org/debian jessie main

After that, use the following command to update the system. 

root@linuxhelp:~# apt-get update
Hit http://ftp.debian.org jessie-updates InRelease
Ign http://ftp.de.debian.org jessie InRelease                        
Ign http://ftp.debian.org stable InRelease    
Hit http://ftp.de.debian.org jessie Release.gpg
Hit http://ftp.debian.org jessie-updates/main Sources
Hit http://ftp.de.debian.org jessie Release                 
Hit http://ftp.debian.org jessie-updates/contrib Sources
Get:1 http://ftp.debian.org jessie-updates/main amd64 Packages/DiffIndex [7,408 B]
Hit http://ftp.de.debian.org jessie/main amd64 Packages  
Hit http://ftp.debian.org jessie-updates/contrib amd64 Packages
Hit http://ftp.de.debian.org jessie/main Translation-en           
Hit http://ftp.debian.org jessie-updates/contrib Translation-en   
Get:2 http://ftp.debian.org jessie-updates/main Translation-en/DiffIndex [2,704 B]
Hit http://ftp.debian.org stable Release.gpg                
Hit http://ftp.debian.org stable Release      
Hit http://ftp.debian.org stable/main amd64 Packages
Hit http://ftp.debian.org stable/contrib amd64 Packages
Hit http://ftp.debian.org stable/non-free amd64 Packages
Hit http://ftp.debian.org stable/contrib Translation-en
Hit http://ftp.debian.org stable/main Translation-en
Hit http://ftp.debian.org stable/non-free Translation-en
Fetched 10.1 kB in 2s (3,386 B/s)             
Reading package lists... Done

Now is the time to install Kadu. Use the following command to install Kadu. 

root@linuxhelp:~# apt-get install kadu
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree      
Reading state information... Done
The following extra packages will be installed:
  kadu-common libdbusmenu-glib4 libindicate-qt1 libindicate5 libkadu
  libmpdclient2 libotr5 libqca2-plugin-ossl
Suggested packages:
  kadu-themes libotr5-bin
The following NEW packages will be installed:
  kadu kadu-common libdbusmenu-glib4 libindicate-qt1 libindicate5 libkadu
  libmpdclient2 libotr5 libqca2-plugin-ossl
0 upgraded, 9 newly installed, 0 to remove and 2 not upgraded.
Need to get 4,664 kB of archives.
After this operation, 20.8 MB of additional disk space will be used.
Do you want to continue? [Y/n] y
Get:1 http://ftp.debian.org/debian/ stable/main kadu-common all 1.2-2 [1,201 kB]
Get:2 http://ftp.debian.org/debian/ stable/main libdbusmenu-glib4 amd64 12.10.2-1 [104 kB]
Get:3 http://ftp.debian.org/debian/ stable/main libindicate5 amd64 0.6.92-2 [56.3 kB]
Get:4 http://ftp.debian.org/debian/ stable/main libindicate-qt1 amd64 0.2.5.91-5 [33.2 kB]
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Unpacking kadu (1.2-2) ...
Processing triggers for hicolor-icon-theme (0.13-1) ...
Processing triggers for man-db (2.7.0.2-5) ...
Processing triggers for desktop-file-utils (0.22-1) ...
Processing triggers for gnome-menus (3.13.3-6) ...
Processing triggers for mime-support (3.58) ...
Setting up kadu-common (1.2-2) ...
Setting up libdbusmenu-glib4:amd64 (12.10.2-1) ...
Setting up libindicate5 (0.6.92-2) ...
Setting up libindicate-qt1 (0.2.5.91-5) ...
Setting up libkadu (1.2-2) ...
Setting up libqca2-plugin-ossl:amd64 (2.0.0~beta3-2) ...
Setting up libmpdclient2 (2.9-1) ...
Setting up libotr5 (4.1.0-2+deb8u1) ...
Setting up kadu (1.2-2) ...
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.19-18+deb8u7) ...

Kadu has been installed successfully. Use your Activities search bar to find and launch Kadu.

Kadu application looks as follows.

It was a simple installation technique wasn' t it? Kadu is a cool messaging client. Kadu has support for Gadu-Gadu, XMPP IM networks and other services based on XMPP like Google Talk.The Kadu architecture can be enhanced with the help of additional plugins. Kadu supports Gadu-Gadu and XMPP instant messaging protocols. Gadu-Gadu is provided by libgadu and XMPP is supported by libiris.

Tag : debian Kadu
FAQ
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"What are the main advantages of KADU?
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A
1. We have created the KADU payments button so that companies in Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa can accept cash payments from customers in Colombia, Chile, Mexico, and Brazil without the additional costs of creating firms in each country.
Q
"what is the Purpose of using the Kadu?

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A
"Kadu is an open-source instant messenger client that supports popular messaging protocols, including GTalk, Facebook Messenger, etc.

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Q
"is there any Alternative for Kadu?

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A
Thunderbird, Pidgin, Facebook Messenger, Adium, Miranda IM, Miranda NG and much more.
Q
"Is it safe to use KADU?

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A
"1. The technology platform has been created with the best software development and security practices used in Asia and Europe.
2. The human team at KADU has over 15 years of experience in e-commerce and more than 5 years in electronic payments."
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"Who is KADU for? Who needs KADU?
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A
"1. KADU is very helpful for those merchants that sell in countries like Colombia, Chile, Mexico, and Brazil, who will not need to create companies in each country.
2. KADU is the solution for those merchants that want to offer innovative payment methods with global reach such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, Neteller, Ukash, and others."