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MultiChat 1.0 for OS/2
by Sam Matthews
What is it?
MultiChat is a chat program intended for inter-office communication. Unlike typical chat programs
however, MultiChat operates in real time. In other words, users can see each typing character for
character, not line for line. In addition, MultiChat is asynchronous. You can anticipate what someone is
getting at and respond before they even finish typing. Up to 10 people can be carrying on a
conversation simultaneously. WOW!!
How does it work?
MultiChat requires Remote Named Pipes to be installed to operate. Named Pipes is part of the OS/2
architecture for Interprocess Communication. MultiChat was built on, and tested with Remote Named
Pipes as implemented by the Novell Requester for OS/2. Unfortunately, this was the only platform
available to me.
Following is a short description on setting up Remote Named Pipes support with the Novell Requester
for OS/2, and then and explanation on setting up MultiChat to look for the Named Pipes.
When installing the Novell Requester for OS/2, a dialog box is displayed asking the user if they want to
install SPX support and Named Pipes. In the Named Pipes section you may choose Client Support or
Client/Server Support.
Here you should check YES for SPX support and then YES for Client/Server Support for Named Pipes.
You are then prompted to enter a Machine Name for your server sessions. Enter something like your
Last Name or a "handle".
Setting up MultiChat.
After each user has setup Named Pipes with a Machine Name, each user can execute MULTCHAT.EXE
and configure it.
Select the SETUP menu option and pick ( the only choice ) PIPES submenu option. A dialog box will be
displayed. Here the user simply enters each Machine Name belonging to the other users that will be
part of the chat session. This is the same Machine name that the user entered when setting up Named
Pipes Support in the Novell Requester installation. Enter one Machine Name per line.
After setting up Machine names, a window will be displayed for each one representing each user. A
caption will be displayed "Seeking Named Pipe...". When that user also runs MULTCHAT.EXE a
connection will be made and the caption will read "Pipe Has Been Opened". From then on, whatever
you type will be displayed on your chat partner's window and visa-versa.
This program is shareware and is not crippled in any way. If you find yourself using this program on a
consistant basis, please send $10 to :
Sam Matthews
846 Palmer Rd. Apt 2c
Bronxville NY 10708
Please send all other correspondence to my email address : smatthe@ibm.net
Have Fun.
Disclaimer
SAM MATTHEWS MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL SAM MATTHEWS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY ADDITIONAL
DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE,
THIS SOFTWARE AND ITS ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF SAM MATTHEWS
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.