[LAD] IM like GUI for netjack

[nescivi]

On Saturday 29 November 2008 23:50:32 torbenh at gmx.de wrote:
> hi...
>
> now that the backend is mostly done, i am thinking about
> a GUI for netjack.
>
> i already found gtknetsource.py on my HD, i started mucking
> with that some months ago.
> i plan to extend that thingy now.
>
> but setting up the connection, and getting IP addresses
> of users is still a PITA.
> i am thinking along the lines of an IM like thing,
> based on jabber.
>
> i am not seeing good options to making this available
> in the various IM clients.
> thats why i would rather like to have modified jabberd running
> on jackaudio.org or at the consortium servers.
>
> it would not support chatting or stuff.
> only show who is online. and if a session is running.
> it would only make the IP of a user available when he agrees,
> to open session... blabla... security.
>
> so basically you click on your buddy, to open a session.
> buddy agrees.
> IP of buddy is transmitted. tool measures connection.
> provides you with some options.
> ie compression ratio, number of channels, latency, who is master ?
>
> and starts the netjack session.
>
> thoughts ?

Does irclib for python help?
Creates a python irc client, which you can then have only the options you 
propose.
Not jabber based though.

sincerely,
Marije