Sau Chat

[loymclure]

Hey guys I've been toying with the idea for quite some time but have never really done any research on it. Basically it’s MIRC and i know most of you have used it with the exception that you don’t have to load anything into your computer. I’ve found a free online java client so all you will have to do is go to the webpage put in your username and type in your server and channel. And it will connect and you can all talk in the main channel called #SAU or you can private chat 1 on 1 so that no one else can see what you are saying. The only advantage on this is that ever one who is logged in will receive your message as it is sent so organizing meets or selling parts can be done quite simply.

to do this you need to go to this webpage (anybody that has firefox loaded in thier PC will have to use FireFox not internet explorer):

http://irc.netsplit.de/webchat/?net=AustNet

and in the section where it asks for "chat room" type in #SAU, make sure you type in the #

next line is "Nickname" anything you wish to call yourself.

and then click "start web applet"

it will take a few minutes for JAVA to load up and might even give you a warning about something or other just click yes.

and then should give you the client screen with the word "connecting"

now if it doesn't connect and you receive "Unable to connect : java.net.ConnectException : Connection timed out: connect "

just below that is where you type all your text type this "/server ezehost.il.us.austnet.org" hit enter and it should connect to Austnet and then #SAU and you will be

able to say anything you want in the main channel. or if you double click the names on the left you can private chat to any one else you choose.

This is a great way to chat in real time to other SAU members

Send me a Message if you are having any trouble connecting to the Server and ill do my best to help out. Some of you maynot be able to connectas your firewalls at work may not allow you to view the page but this can be fixed using a Proxy like www.blastproxy.com

Edited February 14, 2008 by loymclure

[BNR32t]

There is already a chat for SAU...

You can get to it through x-chat. Found it there the other day. (not many users though)

[loymclure]

ahh cheers for that whats this X-chat ? and is it a cool prog?

Reckon we should just make a SAU ACT channel ?

Edited February 14, 2008 by loymclure

[BNR32t]

Yeah its not to bad, but it runs of someones server that must be on sau. Its not a bad program but can take some time to set up and get used to.

[loymclure]

give this one ago and see how easy it is maybe you can pull some people accross from x-chat

[trism]

im on java IRC

so much easier than "real" mIRC

[BNR32t]

Easy to use guys, just give it some time to load and this is much easier than xchat

PS sign in as your SAU login. Make it easier to identify

[MIVEC]

Well I'm connected to Austnet but can't figure out how to then head into the SAU channel? None of the buttons are working either.

NVM, went back to the tab after writing that and it worked. *shrug*

Edited February 14, 2008 by MIVEC

[loymclure]

hey guys and gals if you do log on and you like it let me know on this thread so other people can read what you have to say about this chat program. its very easy to use and best of all it can be done from work lol...

Edited February 14, 2008 by loymclure

[loymclure]

Please do let me know if you are having trouble connecting

[BNR32t]

is it down???

i cant re join

[loymclure]

nah mate i still see you there

[loymclure]

lol guys i see yas all reading but the few of yas that have tried to connect have enjoyed it, dont be scared just give it ago.

[OMG 101]

this is really good considering there can be upto 300+ people online and get them in a room especially good for a quick meet say on a friday nigght maybe there is nothing planned but a few people in the chat wouldnt mind a cruise so they organise it there and off they go, no need to waste a forum post on a small cruise

[loymclure]

free gobbies to any one that comes in for a chat.....

[datto260Z]

Couldnt get it to work in IE, but got it in Firefox. Pretty good, should be handy.

[Michele]

Couldnt get it to work in IE, but got it in Firefox. Pretty good, should be handy.

I'm just curious as to what part of "you will have to use FireFox not internet explorer" you had trouble understanding?

[loymclure]

lol i added that in after he tried to connect because of him;)

[Michele]

oh phew... then I can restore my faith in him LOL

[TiTAN]

and why arent you in there?