Internet chat facilities
Howard Crawford
I know I have seen the answer to this question at some time on one of
the Demon groups but I cannot remember where? I can't even recall where
the Demon service information and FAQs are? But I've been having one of
those 'treading in treacle' weeks!
I would like to use the internet chat facilities. Are these available
via Demon and if so what software is recommended? I would be very
grateful if someone could point me in the right direction.
Many thanks.
--
Howard Crawford
Paul Terry
In article <L6bMABAo...@hstproj.demon.co.uk> Howard Crawford wrote:
>I know I have seen the answer to this question at some time on one of
>the Demon groups but I cannot remember where?
FAQs are the first place to look ...
>I can't even recall where
>the Demon service information and FAQs are?
demon.answers - it is a moderated, low traffic newsgroup and well worth
subscribing to.
>I would like to use the internet chat facilities. Are these available
>via Demon
As a Demon customer, you are your own host on the internet - so you can
connect up with anything you like (that will have you!). Demon does have
its own IRC (Internet Relay Chat) server, so this is a sensible one to
use - although by no means the only one available.
The FAQ for this newsgroup, posted here (and to demon.answers) on
Saturday has plenty of details about IRC, including software and
settings. If you are thinking about the more one-to-one nature of Net
Meeting, have a look at www.microsoft.com (Net Meeting hasn't made it to
the FAQ yet, but might perhaps appear at its next major update).
--
Paul Terry
Razavi
In article <L6bMABAo...@hstproj.demon.co.uk>, Howard Crawford
<h...@hstproj.demon.co.uk> writes
>I would like to use the internet chat facilities. Are these available
>grateful if someone could point me in the right direction.
The Internet has a service called IRC in which you use a program to
access thousands of IRC channels, "rooms" in which you can chat in to
other people. I recommend the program mIRC, which can be downloaded from
www.mirc.com . This comes with a description of IRC, and commands to use
when connected.
There are many IRC servers you can access, you are given a choice in
mIRC.
--
Razavi
steve
>the Demon service information and FAQs are? But I've been having one of
>those 'treading in treacle' weeks!
>
>via Demon and if so what software is recommended? I would be very
>grateful if someone could point me in the right direction.
>
Howard, you messy pup!! Forget about the FAQ's and clean your kitchen
floor. The exercise will do you good. With no mess around you can
start afresh and get a new perspective on your life. FAQ's will seem
much less important.
--
steve
Turnpike evaluation. For information, see http://www.turnpike.com/
John Griffiths
In article <7Ccy+PAn...@tracy-island.demon.co.uk>, steve
<st...@tracy-island.demon.co.uk> writes
Howard. I'm in the same position as you. I used IRC facilities about
12 months ago using different software but I can't find anything in
Turnpike to help. The trouble is that the other software was Shareware
and I can't remember where or how I got it :-( If anyone out there
can help I would be obliged.
--
John
Malcolm Muir
John Griffiths (jo...@baxlancs.demon.co.uk) wrote:
> Howard. I'm in the same position as you. I used IRC facilities about
> 12 months ago using different software but I can't find anything in
> Turnpike to help. The trouble is that the other software was Shareware
> and I can't remember where or how I got it :-( If anyone out there
> can help I would be obliged.
The usual irc choice is mIRC. It is on the demon FTP site in the
appropriate directory (/pub/ibmpc/win3/.... or
/pub/ibmpc/win95/...)
--
Malcolm S. Muir Demon Internet Ltd.
Sunderland 322 Regents Park Road
England London N3 2QQ
Paul Terry
In article <ny+o$FAdax...@baxlancs.demon.co.uk> John Griffiths wrote:
>Howard. I'm in the same position as you. I used IRC facilities about
>12 months ago using different software but I can't find anything in
>Turnpike to help. The trouble is that the other software was Shareware
>and I can't remember where or how I got it :-( If anyone out there
>can help I would be obliged.
You will find the help you need in the FAQ for this newsgroup, posted on
Saturday - I think I might have already posted this reminder in answer
to the original poster ... but news continues to be very delayed :-(
--
Paul Terry
Stu & Jax Nuttall
In article <ny+o$FAdax...@baxlancs.demon.co.uk>, John Griffiths
<jo...@baxlancs.demon.co.uk> writes
>In article <7Ccy+PAn...@tracy-island.demon.co.uk>, steve
><st...@tracy-island.demon.co.uk> writes
>>In article <L6bMABAo...@hstproj.demon.co.uk>, Howard Crawford
>><h...@hstproj.demon.co.uk> writes
>>>via Demon and if so what software is recommended? I would be very
>>>grateful if someone could point me in the right direction.
>>>
>>>Many thanks.
>>
>12 months ago using different software but I can't find anything in
>Turnpike to help. The trouble is that the other software was Shareware
>and I can't remember where or how I got it :-( If anyone out there
>can help I would be obliged.
>
Take a look at www.mirc.co.uk and follow the info from there to download
a copy. The Demon IRC server is at irc.demon.co.uk - port 6667
--
Stu Nuttall
'If I had all the money I've spent on beer, I'd spend it on beer.'
Keith Stanbury
>Howard. I'm in the same position as you. I used IRC facilities about
>12 months ago using different software but I can't find anything in
>Turnpike to help. The trouble is that the other software was Shareware
>and I can't remember where or how I got it :-( If anyone out there
>can help I would be obliged.
>
I can recommend mIRC, which can be downloaded from http://www.mirc.co.uk
This is shareware - send GBP10.00 if happy with the programme. Fully
documented... great fun!!...
Demon has its own IRC server... you don't half meet some weird demonites
out there!!
--
Keith
Matty Saunders
I had similiar problems myself for quite a while, but the solution for
me was IRC or Internet Relay Chat... If this is what you are looking
for, then try going to "Http://www.Dal.net" for more information. This
is the home of an IRC network that I frequent, and contains links for
downloads of all the relevant software. Also, if you're running Win95,
be sure to use the Pirch .85 beta, rather then mIRC. (You'll understand
what I mean when you've read it a lil). The flood protection alone is
worth the trouble.
8) Chancer
In article <ny+o$FAdax...@baxlancs.demon.co.uk>, John Griffiths
<jo...@baxlancs.demon.co.uk> writes
>In article <7Ccy+PAn...@tracy-island.demon.co.uk>, steve
><st...@tracy-island.demon.co.uk> writes
>>In article <L6bMABAo...@hstproj.demon.co.uk>, Howard Crawford
>><h...@hstproj.demon.co.uk> writes
>>>I know I have seen the answer to this question at some time on one of
>>>the Demon groups but I cannot remember where? I can't even recall where
>>>the Demon service information and FAQs are? But I've been having one of
>>>those 'treading in treacle' weeks!
>>>
>>>I would like to use the internet chat facilities. Are these available
>>>via Demon and if so what software is recommended? I would be very
>>>grateful if someone could point me in the right direction.
>>>
>>>Many thanks.
>>
>>Howard, you messy pup!! Forget about the FAQ's and clean your kitchen
>>floor. The exercise will do you good. With no mess around you can
>>start afresh and get a new perspective on your life. FAQ's will seem
>>much less important.
>
>Howard. I'm in the same position as you. I used IRC facilities about
>12 months ago using different software but I can't find anything in
>Turnpike to help. The trouble is that the other software was Shareware
>and I can't remember where or how I got it :-( If anyone out there
>can help I would be obliged.
>
--
Matty Saunders
Richard Parkin
In article <ny+o$FAdax...@baxlancs.demon.co.uk>, John Griffiths
<jo...@baxlancs.demon.co.uk> writes
>In article <7Ccy+PAn...@tracy-island.demon.co.uk>, steve
><st...@tracy-island.demon.co.uk> writes
>>In article <L6bMABAo...@hstproj.demon.co.uk>, Howard Crawford
>><h...@hstproj.demon.co.uk> writes
>>>I know I have seen the answer to this question at some time on one of
>>>the Demon groups but I cannot remember where? I can't even recall where
>>>the Demon service information and FAQs are? But I've been having one of
>>>those 'treading in treacle' weeks!
>>>
>>>I would like to use the internet chat facilities. Are these available
>>>via Demon and if so what software is recommended? I would be very
>>>grateful if someone could point me in the right direction.
>>>
>>>Many thanks.
>>
>>Howard, you messy pup!! Forget about the FAQ's and clean your kitchen
>>floor. The exercise will do you good. With no mess around you can
>>start afresh and get a new perspective on your life. FAQ's will seem
>>much less important.
>
>Howard. I'm in the same position as you. I used IRC facilities about
>12 months ago using different software but I can't find anything in
>Turnpike to help. The trouble is that the other software was Shareware
>and I can't remember where or how I got it :-( If anyone out there
>can help I would be obliged.
>
Dear all,
Best chat I have found is Java chat. Go to the Alta Vista Search engine (by far
the fastest) and type in Java Chat. The chat is fast due to Java unlike other
internet chat lines. Most of java sites are good but some are pay as you
waaaa...sorry, play. MS Internet Explorer 3.0 supports Java.
Later
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Ben Braund
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