How to use Telegram messaging from GNU/Linux terminal

Telegram is a messaging program you can use in different devices and operating systems. In this tutorial we will use it from a Ubuntu and another distros terminal with Free Software.

You have to install the needed dependencies by typing on terminal:

For UBUNTU

sudo apt-get install libreadline-dev libconfig-dev libssl-dev lua5.2 liblua5.2-dev

For GENTOO

sudo emerge -av sys-libs/readline dev-libs/libconfig dev-libs/openssl dev-lang/lua

For FEDORA

sudo yum install lua-devel openssl-devel libconfig-devel readline-devel

Download or clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/vysheng/tg.git

or download the ZIP file from Github.

Open a terminal in the created folder. Unzip it if necessary. Then type:

./configure

make

To launch the program type in the tg folder:

./telegram

You can create a script to launch the program (see Youtube videotutorial). Use the TAB key to display all the options. You can use it simultaneously with other devices.

Jitsi is an open source alternative to Skype

Secure video calls, conferencing, chat, desktop sharing, file transfer, support for your favorite OS, and IM network. All this, and more, in Jitsi, the most complete and advanced open source communicator. Jitsi lets you connect to Facebook, GoogleTalk, XMPP, Windows Live, Yahoo!, AIM, and ICQ so that you can chat to all your friends in the simplest possible way.

Naver Line is an instant messaging client similar to Whatsapp

How to install Naver Line on GNU/Linux. There isn't a native desktop app for Linux but there is always at least one way to do it!!

Whatsapp on Linux Ubuntu (updated 12/12/2012)

How to install and run Android 2.3.3 with the new adt-bundle. I tried on Android 4.1 and 4.2 but I've got problems with the phone number verification. Anyway you will be able to update your Android from the emulated phone.

Whatsapp on Ubuntu with Android Emulator

How-To Videotutorial