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  Posted: Apr 13, 2006 - 01:24 AM

  Is there a Block that would allow users to chat while on the site. I'm looking for something that would be displayed where they can see it wherever they go on the site. Kinda like an online chat while on the site, maybe in a block or something.

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• HalbrookTech
  
  

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  Posted: Apr 13, 2006 - 03:45 AM

  Well, there is one, but that is something you need to ask your host if it can be used, those types of things can cause issues on a shared server if they get busy.
  
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• **unknown user**
  
  

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  Posted: Apr 13, 2006 - 03:59 AM

  Ok, I will ask my host shortly

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• **unknown user**
  
  

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  Posted: Apr 18, 2006 - 06:27 PM

  Bruggeman

  Is there a Block that would allow users to chat while on the site. I'm looking for something that would be displayed where they can see it wherever they go on the site. Kinda like an online chat while on the site, maybe in a block or something.

  
  
  I am not sure whehter is this just your need? and This is commerical software. :P
  
  123FlashChat has a 1to 1 PM System, which allow user availble to accept or reject to chat with other people who also browering the site. it's essentially a standalone chat system which only has Private Chat function, WITHOUT chat lobby. And it can fully integrate your web system seamlessly.
  
  
  Feature list:
  User initiates one to one private chat with other user.
  Recipient can choose to accept or decline invitation.
  Highly compatible: 1to1 PM integrates your existing database, so users don't have to register or login again.
  PM chat button can be embedded to your website anywhere you prefer.
  One user can start multiple PMs.
  Smiley/emotion facility.
  Sound notification, enable/disable.
  Font style/ Font color.
  Video facility, optional.
  Pure flash client, users don't need to install or download anything to use the PM function.
  Stable and reliable, low bandwidth consumption.
  etc.
  Demo Screenshot:
  One user can find another user on your website, for example, in featured users section, new user section, male or female section or online user list, or in search result. After open his/her profile, you can find a button like this:
  
  
  Click the button and the sender will see screen like this:
  
  Meanwhile, a window will popup on the recipient's screen:
  
  f accept, then PM chat window established between these two users.
  
  The recipient would see:
  
  While the sender would see:
  
  Live Demo:
  The IM demo on postnuke is available for test now:
  http://postnuke.123flashchat.com/
  
  test accounts:
  
  test/test
  test1/test1
  you can test in this way:
  login two accounts in postnuke using two computers or two kinds of browsers(eg: IE and firefox),
  then use one account "test" to click the "member list", choose "test1", then "Invite test1 to private chat".
  so far only text chat is available to test, but audio/video can be added on request.

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• **unknown user**
  
  

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  Posted: Apr 19, 2006 - 03:20 AM

  Hi:
  
  Well, I use 123_flash_Chat since v2.1. 123_Flash_Chat is a java server - flash client high performance chat solution. This requires you to have admin access to a server. Usually this applies to dedicated or shared hosts.
  
  It is commercial. For example a 100 concurrent users license cost about $299 and includes 1 year free updates. IMO, it is worth the price since it is usuall to have two to three updates per year. Many will find it expensive.
  
  It have a fully functional and supported PostNuke module. I am highly satisfied with this product aftter trying many alternatives. My only complaint is the Video Module is too much expensive ($500).
  
  The company also have developved additional high-end solutions. But for most webmaster needs, I guess the 50, or 100 users license is more feasible.
  
  Here is a tip I received, version 6 is near release.... :)
  
  Later
  
  Edfel

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• **unknown user**
  
  

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  Posted: Apr 19, 2006 - 03:55 AM

  Even $199 is too much for a hobbyist website. FlashChat is much more affordable solution for those of us that are cheap, I mean thrifty. ;)

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• **unknown user**
  
  

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  Posted: Apr 19, 2006 - 04:42 AM

  Hi starrbuck:
  
  I am aware it is expensive. But for those that can afford, IMO it is worth the price.
  
  I am not rich. I have been running my web site in red for some time... but perseverance is key for any endeavor... so I keep going.
  
  However, the chat could be key when you are trying to build a web community. Anyway, my intention is to provide additional feedback regarding 123_Flash_Chat from a member of the PN community.
  
  Later :)

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• HalbrookTech
  
  

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  Posted: Apr 19, 2006 - 05:08 AM

  Any chat used will have to be a non-server based solution. (I'm his host ;)) I just had to clarify the situation with my server managers. server based chat systems are potentially too much of a drain on the site, I'm playing with a solution for him now :)
  
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