Trillian (software)

"Trillian Astra" redirects here. For the fictional character, see Trillian (character).
Trillian
Developer(s)Cerulean Studios
Initial releaseJuly 1, 2000; 24 years ago (2000-07-01)
Stable release(s)
Android6.6.0.13[1] Edit this on Wikidata / 25 July 2023
iOS6.6.12[2] Edit this on Wikidata / 5 June 2023
Linux6.3.0.1[3] Edit this on Wikidata / 27 May 2020
macOS6.5 Build 43[4] Edit this on Wikidata / 8 September 2023
Windows6.5 Build 31[5] Edit this on Wikidata / 18 August 2023
Web6.5 Build 12[6] Edit this on Wikidata / 5 January 2023
Written inC++[citation needed]
Operating systemWindows and later, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and Web app
Available inEnglish
TypeInstant messaging client
LicenseFreemium
Websitewww.trillian.im
As of2021-02-11

Trillian is a proprietary multiprotocol instant messaging application created by Cerulean Studios. It is currently available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, BlackBerry OS, and the Web. It can connect to multiple IM services, such as AIM, Bonjour, Facebook Messenger, Google Talk (Hangouts), IRC, XMPP (Jabber), VZ, and Yahoo! Messenger networks; as well as social networking sites, such as Facebook, Foursquare, LinkedIn, and Twitter; and email services, such as POP3 and IMAP.

Trillian no longer supports Windows Live Messenger or Skype as these services have combined and Microsoft chose to discontinue Skypekit that was used for connection.[7] They also no longer support connecting to MySpace, or a distinct connection for Gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo! Mail although these can still be connected to via POP3 or IMAP. Currently, Trillian supports Facebook, Google, Jabber (XMPP), and Olark.

Initially released July 1, 2000, as a freeware IRC client, the first commercial version (Trillian Pro 1.0) was published on September 10, 2002. The program was named after Trillian, a fictional character in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.[8] A previous version of the official web site even had a tribute to Douglas Adams on its front page.[9] On August 14, 2009, Trillian "Astra" (4.0) for Windows was released, along with its own Astra network. Trillian 5 for Windows was released in May 2011, and Trillian 6.0 was initially released in February 2017.[10]

  1. ^ "Android: Version 6.6.0.13; Updated on Jul 25, 2023". 25 July 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  2. ^ "iOS: Version History 6.6.12; Jun 5, 2023". 5 June 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Linux 6.3 Build 1 - May 27, 2020". 27 May 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  4. ^ "6.5 Build 43; September 8, 2023". 8 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  5. ^ "6.5 Build 31;August 18, 2023". 18 August 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  6. ^ "6.5 Build 12; January 5, 2023". 5 January 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  7. ^ "Connecting to Skype". Trillian. Cerulean Studios. Archived from the original on 15 July 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  8. ^ Stacy Cowley (2002-02-26). "Trillian restores AOL IM connection". CNN. Retrieved 2022-06-10.
  9. ^ Old version of the Trillian web site with a tribute to Douglas Adams
  10. ^ "Trillian News". Trillian.im. Archived from the original on 20 June 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.