Simon
16th September 2007, 18:51
Please please test out the new chat software!!
[attachment=0:5c596]chat2.jpg[/attachment:5c596]
Click here to go there now (http://www.vocalcafe.co.uk/tinc?key=mfv480DC&channel=190398) or click the Chat link in the top right corner of this page
This one is actually one thats provided by my host, so it should work for most people. I think they host it themselves too. You dont need to register (I know there is a link for it).... just pick a name and stick some random numbers on the end! It takes 30 seconds to login - but should work alright.
Please post back whether you got on ok or not!
Thanks,
Simon (faster than lightning...)
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FAQ for Chatroom (according to me!)
Q1. It says my username is already taken?[/*:m:5c596]
A1. Because the chatroom has thousands of rooms for all the different websites hosted by my webhost, there are literally hundreds of thousands of users on there all sharing the same app. So if you can't get your own name, just stick some random numbers on the end and you should be alright![/*:m:5c596]
Q2. I just logged out and now the username I had is taken![/*:m:5c596]
A2. When you disconnect from the app, it takes a while to release the name you were using. So you'll have to change it slightly![/*:m:5c596]
Q3. It's saying the server may be down or my firewall may need configured[/*:m:5c596]
A3. It's possible the server is down, but more likely your firewall is stopping you getting access to the chat room. I've also discovered that some antivirus software blocks the use of this chatroom, so try disabling them both. Your antivirus may have an option to switch off blocking for IRC / chat apps - you'll have to search. McAfee antivirus DEFINATELY blocks the traffic, so you'll need to disable it![/*:m:5c596]
Q4. How can I chat privately to someone in the room[/*:m:5c596]
A4. Simple click their name on the right. It'll say that you're chatting privately. When you're done, click somewhere other than a users name.[/*:m:5c596]
[attachment=0:5c596]chat2.jpg[/attachment:5c596]
Click here to go there now (http://www.vocalcafe.co.uk/tinc?key=mfv480DC&channel=190398) or click the Chat link in the top right corner of this page
This one is actually one thats provided by my host, so it should work for most people. I think they host it themselves too. You dont need to register (I know there is a link for it).... just pick a name and stick some random numbers on the end! It takes 30 seconds to login - but should work alright.
Please post back whether you got on ok or not!
Thanks,
Simon (faster than lightning...)
:01: :01: :01: :01:
FAQ for Chatroom (according to me!)
Q1. It says my username is already taken?[/*:m:5c596]
A1. Because the chatroom has thousands of rooms for all the different websites hosted by my webhost, there are literally hundreds of thousands of users on there all sharing the same app. So if you can't get your own name, just stick some random numbers on the end and you should be alright![/*:m:5c596]
Q2. I just logged out and now the username I had is taken![/*:m:5c596]
A2. When you disconnect from the app, it takes a while to release the name you were using. So you'll have to change it slightly![/*:m:5c596]
Q3. It's saying the server may be down or my firewall may need configured[/*:m:5c596]
A3. It's possible the server is down, but more likely your firewall is stopping you getting access to the chat room. I've also discovered that some antivirus software blocks the use of this chatroom, so try disabling them both. Your antivirus may have an option to switch off blocking for IRC / chat apps - you'll have to search. McAfee antivirus DEFINATELY blocks the traffic, so you'll need to disable it![/*:m:5c596]
Q4. How can I chat privately to someone in the room[/*:m:5c596]
A4. Simple click their name on the right. It'll say that you're chatting privately. When you're done, click somewhere other than a users name.[/*:m:5c596]