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LinkBot 1.50 -- by [SB]Tikiman
Features -- This bot allows a mIrc user to link or Spy on an unlimited
number of channels using only one copy of mIrc. Previous spy bots I
have seen tended to use a DDE link. I found it pointless to do so,
since by using multiple instances of mirc you are doing nothing special,
there is no real spying going on that you couldnÆt do anyway with two
copy of mIrc. With this bot, you can link to many channels with one
instance of mIrc, a dramatic improvement in convenience and flexibility.
Whats Newer -- Upgraded to Mirc 5.0, I like it. Used new commands to
change interface a bit. In this version, both Spy Clones and Link
Clones will be sent to special windows. In addition, you can now enter
input into Spy Clone and Link Clone windows, like a normal window. With
this feature you can talk as the clones. Its very, very cool, try it
out. You can also do actions as the clones. /me is the only valid
slash command in the SpyBot and LinkBot windows, commands like /join and
/quit will affect the hub bot. In addition, talking as the hub will
also get transmitted, making only one copy of mirc really necessary.
Also added a measure of flood control and cleaned up some older sketchy
code. Also added Custom popups to several menus.
Where to Obtain -- Since I am still learning the new script system of
5.0, I have not included online updates until I can figure out the most
efficeint system of doing so. However the version checker is up. It is
also available at
http://www.students.haverford.edu/bkennedy/linkbot.zip.
Installation -- Unzip this file into a directory that contains Mirc 5.0.
Overwrite existing files, but be sure that you are not deleting
something you may want later.
Joining a Server -- The way this bot works is as follows: connect to
your favorite server. Some servers now prevent rapid nick changes.
These should be avoided, for reasons that are apparent when you try the
bot out. The best central servers are on EFnet or DALnet. I would
recommend these 4 --
1. spider.dal.net (DALnet)
2. irc.voicenet.com (Efnet)
3. linux.mit.edu (Linuxnet)
4. irc.idsi.net (GamesNet)
Linking Channels -- Join a channel. This is you central channel, which
all future connections will be linked too. From here, hit F1, and enter
another server name, channel name, and clone nickname. LinkBot will
attempt to connect to said server and create a two way link between the
channel you are on and the remote channel. Afterwards you may use move
the clone you created, or spawn more. All further connections will be
connected to your mini-network. Go ahead, try all the commands out,
they all do cool interesting stuff. One note, if you experience
problems while trying to connect to a server on the same IRC network,
try picking a less lagged server or move your hub to another network.
Spying -- If all you are interested in doing is spying, hereÆs what you
do. Connect to a server. It is probably a good idea not to join a
channel if you intend on spawning multiple spy bots, as then there is no
danger of getting flooded off. From here start spawning Spy clones, and
you will get convenient windows that tell you what is happening. Keep
in mind that as a Spy Clone, you still have full 2-way chat and mode
control. This is very useful for being on 2 or more channels and 2 or
more networks at the same time w/o swapping copies of Mirc.
Remote Links -- This allows you to connect to another LinkBots. By
hitting shift-F2 or by using the popups, you can request a linkup to
another linkbot. The other user will be notified of your request, and
can accept if it pleases.
Giving Commands -- This is pretty easy. Make sure that the LinkBot
Status Window or SpyBot Status Window is open. Then use the popups to
make changes. You can also use the LinkBot menu item in the menu bar.
All commands are available from the LinkBot Status Window, so that is
the best place to go usually.
User Commands -- Users have access to 2 commands. One is they type
!update in the main channel, which sends them a refreshed status report.
The other is they type /msg <botname> chatlink <nickname>. This will
attempt to create a dcc connection between the user and the remote
nickname. The program will get confused however if there are multiple
users with the same name, so it may not always work. If so the users
will have to get their lazy butt over to the other service and DCC
themselves.
Bookmarks -- These are available from the menu bar or the any
channel/status windows. Selecting a bookmark for the first time will
give you a chance to enter information. They may be displayed and
cleared at anytime.
Function Keys -- (note: it became too cumbersome to add function combos
for all function found in the popups. These will cover the navigation
basics)
F1 -- Spawn a new clone. You will be prompted for the name of the
server you wish to join, the nickname you wish to use, and the channel
you wish to join. You can't have more than one bot of the same name. I
suggest naming them something like SB2, SB13, SB62, etc. This avoids
possible nick conflicts on remote servers. If you hit shift-F1, you
will spawn a spy (clandestine) clone. And dont be stupid, spawning 5
clones on the same server will get yourself noticed.
F2 -- Respawn a clone. If your most recent clone could not connect or
quits, you can re-connect with F2
F3 -- Broadcast a message. This sends a message to all linked channels
from "Channel Hub". Useful for testing which channels are still active.
F4 -- General Status Report. This will send a report of all channels
and their users to the entire network.
F5 -- Join a Channel. Bot command. Will promt you for a channel to
join. You can't join more that one channel at a time.
F6 -- Part Channel. This parts the specified channel, but does not end
the session.
F7 -- Hop Channels. This will part your current channel and join a new
one.
F8 -- End Session. It will prompt for a y/n in case you are a sloppy
button presser. Be sure to always use this and not simply exit windows,
as this will mess up the bot.
F9 -- Toggle Spy Mode. This will determe whether this specific clone
will broadcast the activities of the network to the channel it is on.
While in spy mode, it will simple boradcast everything that goes an and
will not arouse suspicion.
F10 -- Refresh Names. This will refresh the names of a channel
monotired by a specific bot.
F11 -- Bot Status Report. This will tell if the bot is connected to a
channel and if so will list who is on that channel. You can also double
click bot windows to get a report.
F12 -- Quick Help. Gives a list of all available commands.
Shift F1 -- Spawn a Spy Clone. As mentioned before.
Shift F2 -- Request a Link. With this command, you can request a linkup
with another LinkBot. If two bots are linked, they will relay the
happenings of each network to each other, efficiently combining the
networks.
Shift F3 -- Accept a Link. When someone requests a link, you will get
beeped and prompted that someone is trying to conenct to you. Hit shift
F3 to accept the connection.
Shift F4 -- Close Link. Use this command to close DCC windows to other
LinkBots only. Use F8 for the clones.
When Thing Get Crazy -- Depending on how creative you are, things get
can pretty hairy. If your main hub gets disconnected, simply reconnect
and join a channel. LinkBot will then reconstruct the links
automatically, accounting for both the main channel and remote channels.
Remote clones that are not on channels will remain connected as well,
and can still be used. The only time things truly break down is when
the central hub is disconnected, but upon reconnection everything should
be ok. Also, there is a PANIC! option on all popups. This will close
all clones and windows, and will start fresh.
Other Things -- Well, everything is almost done I think. Mirc 5.0
allowed me to implement some earlier ideas, so I am psyched.
Future Versions -- Thinking about a remote fserve that allows a user to
offer files to several channels on several networks. WeÆll see.
Comments? Suggestions? -- Email bkennedy@haverford.edu. I would
appreciate input and feedback for future improvements. I am also on
DALnet as [SB]Tikiman, come by and say 'hi' sometime.