[Novalug] OT: Chat Software

[Ellis]

You could also use pjirc (a java browser).  It won't show 2 windows at once, 
but will allow a large number of tabbed windows.

On Tuesday 01 July 2008 16:51:55 Jason P. Thomas wrote:
> Kevin Druff wrote:
> > NOVALug -- I am searching for a way to implement a chat function on a
> > website. I would prefer a PHP/SQL solution, as that's where I'm most
> > comfortable coding, but would be willing to look at a Java solution. One
> > of the key features I'm looking for is the ability to display multiple
> > chat rooms at once. Specifically, I would like to have a moderated room
> > that displays at the top of the page and an un-moderated room below
> > where all participants are free to chat at their leisure.
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any thoughts you guys have.
> >
> > Kevin

> I'm not an expert, but I thought I'd toss out an idea.  You might try
> using a cgi based IRC client.  A quick google found http://cgiirc.org/
> as a perl based option.  On IRC you can create moderated channels with
> the channel mode +m.  Setting a user mode +o or +v allows them to type
> in there, everyone else can only read.  cgiirc appears to have a tabbed
> interface, but it might be able to cascade windows or something of the
> sort.  I'm sure there are plenty of other options for cgi based irc
> clients since IRC has been around so long.
>
> Using IRC gives you all the power of IRC, but it can also give you
> headaches as well.  Picking a decent network can minimize the headaches
> though.


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Ellis Pierce