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  Posted: Aug 20, 2004 - 10:30 PM

  I am looking for a non-irc chat module for PN .726
  
  I wanted to use SP Chat because I liked it's operation at the demo BUT
  
  Because I am not able to make a directory with "-" or "." in the directory name AND because my server will not allow me to write a file that only has an extension (.extension) and no associated "name" I was unable to upload all the needed directories and files.
  
  Any suggestions? Can I work around this? Is there a chat that does not need those file and directory types?
  
  Thanks in advance.
  
  Alan

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  Posted: Aug 21, 2004 - 09:26 PM

  I got SPChat to work!!!! Mostly!
  
  It took some little bit of digging but since I was not able to upload the folder phpsniff-2.1.2 to my server due to the name format, I changed the name of the folder to just phpsniff.
  
  Then I searched all of the files for every reference to the old folder name and changed them to the new folder name.
  
  Here are the files that need to be modified:
  
  spchat/options.php
  spchat/receive.php
  spchat/inc/helper.inc.php
  spchat/phpsniff/phpsniff.class.php
  
  There is only one modification in each file so it should be fairly easy.
  
  I still get script errors but the chat seems to work.
  
  If you want to check it out, here is the link:
  
  http://www.solanorocks.com/index.php?module=SPChat&func=main
  
  Anyone having fully debugged this thing, please let me know!
  
  Alan

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  Posted: Aug 22, 2004 - 01:12 PM

  An additional problem with the SPCaht is that it has a tendency to take out the windows task bar.

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  Posted: Aug 26, 2004 - 08:46 PM

  Found a chat module that works!
  
  Not a GPL/GNU mod but at only $5.00 it is great!
  
  Java script. Easy install. Works very well with PN .726
  
  Called FlashChat....this is not the irc based 123FlashChat.
  
  Does not act as an IRC client or server. It is site specific.
  
  Can be installed, configured, and running in 20 min.
  
  Check it out on my site if you like:
  
  http://www.solanorocks.com
  
  Alan

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  Posted: Aug 27, 2004 - 02:23 AM

  Sounds like you need a better host! If it's your own server, not sure why. I know Windows Explorer is narky about creating names that are "all extension and no file name" (UNIX dot-files), though it's easily overcome by saving from a text editor, but it sounds strange you can't have directories with a hyphen in it - after all, several core PostNuke modules have hyphens in them.
  
  Could you give a link to where you got this Flash chat module, please?
  
  These are the chat clients I know of:
  
  PJIRC - Java standalone client.
  http://www.pjirc.com/main.php
  http://sourceforge.net/projects/pjirc Sourceforge project page
  
  pnPJChat - PostNuke module used with PJIRC
  (if you want the window integrated into the site, rather than a popup)
  Still very basic, though, no Admin etc.
  http://pnpjchat.sourceforge.net/
  
  pnCopilot - Java client module for PostNuke: Includes a demo of a commercial client, though, and registration is $US50.
  I was thinking of making a version using the above free PJIRC instead.
  http://www.pnaddons.com./
  
  SPChat - PHP/Javascript client module for PostNuke
  http://www.spchat.or…php?newlang=english
  
  PHPOpenChat (PHP-based IRC client)
  http://phpopenchat.org/
  http://sourceforge.n…ojects/phpopenchat/ Sourceforge project page
  
  CGI:IRC (Perl-based IRC client)
  http://cgiirc.sourceforge.net/
  
  pnCGI:IRC - Postnuke module version
  http://pncgiirc.sourceforge.net/
  
  123 Flash Chat - Flash-based Server and Client software.
  Expensive commercial Server/Client product, though it's a complete and slick package.
  http://www.123flashchat.com/
  http://www.123flashchat.com/demo.html Demo
  
  123 Flash Chat PN module:
  http://postnuke.123flashchat.com/
  
  Also useful:
  Search IRC - list of IRC networks
  http://searchirc.com/networks

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  Posted: Aug 27, 2004 - 03:22 AM

  The one alhefner is talking about is just called FlashChat and is available at http://www.tufat.com for only $5.00. I use it too, very nice chat. I am currently trying to create a block for PN showing who is in the chat, but struggling. If anyone has a clue, please let me in on it! :D

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  Posted: Aug 27, 2004 - 05:14 AM

  OK yeah that is the link! http://www.tufat.com/chat.php
  
  
  My site is hosted by Yahoo. Nothing at all about it is against IRC I just wanted something that was more site specific.
  
  Yahoo file and folder specs won't allow me to upload or create files or folders with only an extension for a name like .Htaccess or any with a hyphen in the name.
  
  Almost was able to get around it by renaming folders in SPChat and finding all the references to them in the files and changing those...just almost but not quite enough.
  
  Liked SPChat that I saw on other sites. Just couldn't get it to work for me.
  
  FlashChat worked right out of the box.
  
  Alan

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  Posted: Aug 27, 2004 - 10:11 AM

  ..gotta love the flashChat :)
  
  ..I have 2 blocks I made to display public rooms and users logged into each if anyone's interested..
  
  One is a javascript "tree" type block.. click the arrow next to the name and it displays a list of all logged in users to that room.. the other is the same, but no javascript.. just lists all users logged in to each public room.. private rooms are displayed to the admin..
  
  Anyone figure out how to allow anon access into the chatrooms? I haven't tried, but I had intended to :)
  
  Cheers..
  -IR

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  Posted: Aug 27, 2004 - 02:10 PM

  FlashChat looks damn cool, I must admit! And at $5 you almost can't beat the price.

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  Posted: Aug 27, 2004 - 02:28 PM

  ..seriously.. it's the deal of the century.. works as a stand-alone chat, plugs into 5-6 or 7 different CMS's.. all source files (.fla) included.. the best $5 I've ever spent..
  
  I'll clean and package those blocks.. gotten a few messages about them.. seems theres a "want" :)
  
  take care ALL!

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  Posted: Aug 27, 2004 - 07:32 PM

  I will gladly await your "clean-up and packaging" of your blocks. They will be a very valuable addition to my site!
  
  Alan

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  Posted: Aug 27, 2004 - 08:21 PM

  Hi Alan.. ;)
  
  I packed up the "regular" block that I use on my site.. I messaged you with a direct link..
  
  ..anyone else interested, just go to http://www.mashdeco.com/Downloads.html ... and the login info will be filled in for the demo account at the top of the screen.. just click "login" and then proceed to download..
  
  I'll pack up the other asap.. enjoy :P
  -IR
  
  PS: Alan.. is that Solano as in Solano, CA? ..I'm from the East Bay ;) ..now in NY :?

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  Posted: Aug 27, 2004 - 10:57 PM

  Yep! It is Solano County, CA!

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