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Name : !iChat
Purpose : IRC Client for RISC OS
Author : © T.Lawton/ARMageddon Systems 1997
Version : 0.38
Introduction
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This was written partly as a programming exercise and partly because
I just was so fed up with IRClient crashing. I'm hoping it will become a good
IRC client, not as powerful or configurable as IRClient but hopefully more
aesthetically pleasing and usable.
This is not yet a completed program. Parts are missing etc but
hopefully they will be added soon. Sections of program are generally written
as and when I find a need for them (selfish, huh? :) )
This client is partially mIRC compatible in that it displays colours,
underlines, bold correctly. You can now see channels as vibrant as they
should be, and as most PC users see them. Sounds have also been added but
they require converting before use.
Use
~~~
I haven't the time to write a full help file (it's 6am, I'm
tired) but..
Start by clicking on the icon to open the 'Connect' window. The
settings within should be altered, and can be saved for later use. Click on
'connect' to connect.
Sounds
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iChat supports CTCP sound requests, in a limited fashion. It uses the
'PlaySample' module from SoundCon, written by Rick Hudson. Either SoundCon or
the module must be loaded to play sounds. The sounds should be placed in the
'Sounds' directory within iChat with names truncated to fit if necessary eg
the file 'bigsound.wav' would be there as 'bigsound/w'. They must have been
converted (SoundCon can do this) to Armadeus format before use or there will
be problems.
SoundCon is available from:
ftp://ftp.demon.co.uk/pub/acorn/sound/
ftp://micros.hensa.ac.uk/micros/arch/riscos/d/d044/
Commands
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/PING <nick> - Pings the person
/ME <text> - for actions eg '/me smiles'
/JOIN <channel> - join the channel
/PART <channel> - leave the channel
/LEAVE <channel> - leave the channel
/QUIT <message> - disconnect from IRC, and leave a message
/MSG <nick> <text> - send a private message to someone
/NICK <new nick> - change your nickname
/QUERY <nick> - opens a window to talk to someone privately
/WHOIS <nick> - gives information about someone
/KICK <nick> - kick someone from the current channel
/LIST <specifier> - lists channels matching specifier
/FINGER <nick> - gives some information about the user
/SOUND <filename> - plays the sound, if available, to the channel
/CTCP <nick> <command> - transmits a CTCP command to someone
/QUOTE _ send text direct to the server (if you know what
/RAW you're doing
To add
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Various commands/server responses must be understood
channel modes should be displayed
much tidying up
display needs coding in assembler - too slow
much more...
Legal Bits
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iChat is 'RegisterWare'. It's totally free to use, so long as you
simply send me a message to tell me you're using it. The copyright remains
mine at all times but feel free to distribute it so long as all files are in
their original state and all files are included.
The author, and ARMageddon Systems, do not accept responsibility for
any damage or loss caused by iChat.
Send ideas/registrations to:
tlawton@docnet.org.uk
I would also be grateful for any ideas/bug reports/anything else..
Thanks to
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All of #coolbreeze on DALnet - for being the friendliest channel on the net
Jonathan Potts - for constantly whingeing about Sian
Peter Wightman - for keeping me up-to-date on the world's non-events
Lucy Ficenec and Helen Mason - for stepping in at the last minute
Julien Levi - for not stepping out
Nick De Pennington - for being a complete rowing god
Nick London - for being a wonderful coach
Chris 'Hippy Happy' Hardy - for being a nutter