Blink (SIP client)
Blink is a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) client distributed under the Blink license (GNU GPLv3 with an exception to permit the inclusion of commercial proprietary modules).[4][5]
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| Developer(s) | AG Projects |
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| Initial release | December 1, 2009 |
| Stable release | |
| Written in | Python |
| Operating system | Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows and GNU/Linux |
| Size | 30M Cocoa version 20M Qt version |
| Available in | English |
| License | Blink License (free software versions + Shareware versions)[4] |
| Website | icanblink |
The software is written in Python for macOS's Cocoa, with a later port to Qt for supporting Microsoft Windows and Linux.
Features
Blink is based on the Session Initiation Protocol, and beyond voice over IP, its features also include video, instant messaging, file transfer and multi-party conferencing sessions based on MSRP protocol, remote desktop sharing using RFB protocol (VNC), and SIMPLE presence using XCAP protocol.
Privacy and Security
The Linux and Mac OS X version of Blink implement OTR protocol end-to-end encryption and peer verification for chat media.[6] All versions provide audio and video media encryption using ZRTP.
References
- "ChangeLog for Blink Pro (MacOSX version)".
- "ChangeLog for Blink for Windows)".
- "ChangeLog for Blink (Linux)".
- "Help for Blink Pro and Blink Lite for OSX".
- BlinkPro. Stand 13. Dezember 2012
- "Download Blink". Blink Project's Website. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- Adrian Georgescu (AG Projects) "Blink, SIP beyond VoIP".