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Download Spark 2.8.3

Spark 2.8.3

  -  94.9 MB  -  Open Source

Sometimes latest versions of the software can cause issues when installed on older devices or devices running an older version of the operating system. Software makers usually fix these issues but it can take them some time. What you can do in the meantime is to download and install an older version of Spark 2.8.3.


For those interested in downloading the most recent release of Spark for Mac or reading our review, simply click here.


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What's new in this version:

Bug:
- Not saving settings without opening Advanced menu once
- Setting "Chat Window Always on Top" also enables "Main Window Always on Top" behavior
- NPE when not setting an avatar
- Joining a MUC with a duplicate nickname results in strange behavior
- ContactList should not pop up when logging off
- Password not removed from spark.properties when "Save Password" option is disabled
- Resets initially empty values in Advanced menu when logging out

New Feature:
- Add an option to see a history of broadcasts
- Add anonymous SASL login support

Task:
- Update bundled JRE with the latest version
- Remove unused static analyzers
- Remove legacy CVS keywords
- Remove obsolete information from Readme and update links

Improvement:
- Remove Log out menu when Auto Login and Save Password are disabled
- Make logs rotate based on size or time
- Shouldn't save password when SSO is being used
- Implement group chat duplicate name deconfliction similar to 2.7.7
- Add translations to MUC dialogs
- Update German translation

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