Real time Chat

Neojag · November 2nd, 2002

I'm looking for a real time chat solution, but based on the web (one you can use in your browser) and preferably that does not use IRC (for example, to alow a board's member to comunicate real-time).
Any ideas?
thkx

November 3rd, 2002

Hmmm...
I've seen such modules for ASP, but I'm aware that you use PHP.
Although, I'm sure you would have no trouble creating one on your own, but beware...these things use a huge amount of CPU.

All you would have to do is create a two-framed page, one for text entry, the other for display of the actual chat. Just set the chat display for an auto refresh and have it display the chatters' text from a database. The bottom frame page will just submit the text to the database. It seems relatively simple.

Neojag · November 3rd, 2002

hum, never though of that... but indeed, that would be a huge blow on the server (and a huge ammount of bandwithd wasted from psxfanatics' server

).So maybe the best thing is forget it...
Is there anyway to make a "not so expensive" one? What about if I do use IRC?

November 3rd, 2002

IRC is simple. All you have to do is setup your channel somewhere and configure an applet. The users' bandwidth is then utilized for the chat as well. It's the ideal setup, which is why I'm sure most people use it.

Neojag · November 3rd, 2002

So it wouldn't put a big load on the server?

**OK-OK** · November 3rd, 2002

TRy http://www.hotscripts.com

November 3rd, 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Neojag
So it wouldn't put a big load on the server?

There will be no extra load placed on the sever as the user incurs the bandwidth usage. The applet loads within the page and it's just as if the user would be connecting to IRC via their own IRC client.

campi · November 3rd, 2002

the perfect thing for that is the jpilot jirc java applet, but you would have to find a nice and fast server to wich your users will connect (efnet or a private network)

. The applet is not free but I don't think it costs much.

November 3rd, 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by campi
the perfect thing for that is the jpilot jirc java applet, but you would have to find a nice and fast server to wich your users will connect (efnet or a private network) . The applet is not free but I don't think it costs much.

Yeah...that's the one I was referring to. It's the most common one in use. You can download it @ http://www.jpilot.com and I believe that the registration fee is $50 USD. Most people crack it, but hey...we don't support piracy here, right?

Neojag · November 3rd, 2002

thkx dudes

radiohead2 · November 4th, 2002

Like the chat at this page: www.kemazon.com it's in spanish but it's easy to get to the java based chat using an Applet.

November 2nd, 2002	#1 (permalink)
Neojag :: [ Sauron's Eye ] :: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: In the Land of Mordor, where the Shadows lie... Posts: 3,259	Real time Chat I'm looking for a real time chat solution, but based on the web (one you can use in your browser) and preferably that does not use IRC (for example, to alow a board's member to comunicate real-time). Any ideas? thkx __________________

November 3rd, 2002	#3 (permalink)
Neojag :: [ Sauron's Eye ] :: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: In the Land of Mordor, where the Shadows lie... Posts: 3,259	hum, never though of that... but indeed, that would be a huge blow on the server (and a huge ammount of bandwithd wasted from psxfanatics' server ).So maybe the best thing is forget it... Is there anyway to make a "not so expensive" one? What about if I do use IRC? __________________

November 3rd, 2002	#5 (permalink)
Neojag :: [ Sauron's Eye ] :: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: In the Land of Mordor, where the Shadows lie... Posts: 3,259	So it wouldn't put a big load on the server? __________________

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OK-OK I'm back... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,484	TRy http://www.hotscripts.com __________________ Don't let the beautiful eyes trick you before they eat you alive.

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campi Sa.Te.BoLi.RaCkU.ba Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere in between Posts: 643	the perfect thing for that is the jpilot jirc java applet, but you would have to find a nice and fast server to wich your users will connect (efnet or a private network) . The applet is not free but I don't think it costs much. __________________ The One And Only <<\|\|_Sa Te BoLi RaCkU ba_\|\|>>

November 3rd, 2002	#2 (permalink)
ShADoWFLaRe85 Guest Posts: n/a	Hmmm... I've seen such modules for ASP, but I'm aware that you use PHP. Although, I'm sure you would have no trouble creating one on your own, but beware...these things use a huge amount of CPU. All you would have to do is create a two-framed page, one for text entry, the other for display of the actual chat. Just set the chat display for an auto refresh and have it display the chatters' text from a database. The bottom frame page will just submit the text to the database. It seems relatively simple.

November 3rd, 2002	#4 (permalink)
ShADoWFLaRe85 Guest Posts: n/a	IRC is simple. All you have to do is setup your channel somewhere and configure an applet. The users' bandwidth is then utilized for the chat as well. It's the ideal setup, which is why I'm sure most people use it.

November 3rd, 2002	#10 (permalink)
Neojag :: [ Sauron's Eye ] :: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: In the Land of Mordor, where the Shadows lie... Posts: 3,259	thkx dudes __________________

November 4th, 2002	#11 (permalink)
radiohead2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MX Posts: 125	Like the chat at this page: www.kemazon.com it's in spanish but it's easy to get to the java based chat using an Applet. __________________ Dell Inspiron 8000: 1Ghz P!!!, 512 MB SDRAM, GeForce4 Go w/64Mb DDR, UXGA 15" screen 1600x1200, ESS Maestro sound, 40GB HD, DVD-ROM 8x Pete's Plugins. WinXP Pro

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