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> ##1.5 beta 2 is now out!
> The second beta in the 1.5 series is now available for download! The changes are quite significant and you can read more about it [here](https://launchpad.net/stackapplet/+announcement/8367). Feedback is very important, so please head on over to the [download](https://launchpad.net/stackapplet/1.5/1.5beta2) page and grab a copy for your platform.


##Screenshot

<img src="https://i.sstatic.net/mRgnq.png">

##About

StackApplet is a small status icon that sits in your desktop's notification area and alerts you to events that happen to your accounts. All StackExchange sites are supported. StackApplet will even go as far as fetching the site icon and rescaling it. The application is written in Python and JavaScript.

###License

[MIT License](http://www.opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php)

###Download

Packages are available for the latest stable release (1.4).

For Debian-based distros:  
http://launchpad.net/stackapplet/1.4/1.4/+download/stackapplet_1.4.0_all.deb  
For Redhat-based distros:  
http://launchpad.net/stackapplet/1.4/1.4/+download/stackapplet-1.4.0-2.noarch.rpm  
Generic archive:  
http://launchpad.net/stackapplet/1.4/1.4/+download/stackapplet_1.4.0_all.tar.gz

###Platform

Any Linux PC running Gnome **or** supporting [AppIndicators](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DesktopExperienceTeam/ApplicationIndicators). (The current beta features a Windows version)

##Contact

I can be reached at [email protected]

##Source

Available on Launchpad: http://launchpad.net/stackapplet