[Bug 236813] Re: purple-remote doesn't find libpurple instance

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[Expired for acpi-support (Ubuntu) because there has been no activity
for 60 days.]

** Changed in: acpi-support (Ubuntu)
       Status: Incomplete => Expired

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Title:
  purple-remote doesn't find libpurple instance

Status in “acpi-support” package in Ubuntu:
  Expired
Status in “pidgin” package in Ubuntu:
  Expired

Bug description:
  Binary package hint: libpurple-bin

  The command to change the status of my Pidgin session fails:

  raas at pcitadc01:~$ purple-remote "setstatus?status=away&message=AFK" 
  No existing libpurple instance detected.

  although there's Pidgin running. This used to work in Ubuntu Gutsy and
  stopped to after upgrading to Hardy.

  ii  libpurple-bin        1:2.4.1-1ubuntu2     multi-protocol instant
  messaging library - extra utiliti

  Description:    Ubuntu 8.04
  Release:        8.04

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