I've uploaded a PPA containing G2ipmsg - thus you don't need to install any additional development libraries to use this application.
to install
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:fossfreedom/g2ipmsg
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install g2ipmsg
to run g2ipmsg
- If you are using the Gnome-Classic interface, then G2ipmsg will be found in the Accessories menu option
- If you are using Gnome-Shell then search in Activities for g2ipmsg and the application will start minimized in the system-tray notification area (bottom right) of the screen. You will need to move you mouse to that area to make the application icon visible. My recommendation would be to use the system-tray extension to make the application icon visible at all times in the top-right of the screen. See my link answer below for more information about these areas and how to install the extension
- If you are using Unity/Unity 2D you will need to manually enable the system-tray area for the application to start in the top-right area of the screen next to the indicator area.