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I have altered the online java script that will allow you to get in to StuartP's Geocaching chat room without downloading a piece of software.

 

www.hokesters.co.uk/IRC/

 

Click the link above and then bookmark it for future use.

 

You will have to wait a moment whilst the applet logs on.

 

When you see 'End of MOTD Command' you are logged on to the server.

 

Now type the following;

 

/nick *your cache name* (eg. /nick hokesters - there is a character limit of 14) and press enter.

 

now type;

 

/join geocaching

 

Enjoy!

Edited by The Hokesters
Posted

Wadders - what browser are you using?

 

Firefox - Tools>>Options>>Web Features - ensure both Enable Java and Enable Javascript are ticked.

 

IE - Tools>>Options>>Advanced - ensure Java is enabled.

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I have written some additional scripts which will help regular users of the Java script log on quicker. If you are regularly using the Chat room and use the java script to log on please let me know and I will right you your own login.

 

Simon

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this sounds like a great place. i have been away from my computer for several weeks. back now and can't wait to get back caching!!!

 

can i have a link to the site?

 

foxy

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this sounds like a great place. i have been away from my computer for several weeks. back now and can't wait to get back caching!!!

 

can i have a link to the site?

 

foxy

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I normally have a few IRC channels open and I'm in there all day - conversations are sporadic so it's best to stay logged in as long as you can.

 

It tends to liven up in the evenings though...try around 7pm

Posted (edited)

If you see my name or any derivative (ie. HOKES|INandOUT) start a private message and if I am near the computer I will get a bleep ;)

 

Been really busy in there this lunchtime.

Edited by The Hokesters
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cant find the java bit?

Are you using AOL? If not please tell me which browser software you are using.

Hi Simon, how do i know what browser software?

Not using AOL though.

 

Terry

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Wadders wrote:

how do i know what browser software?

He needs to know which browser you're using, e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, etc.? And which version, e.g. IE 6.0, Firefox 1.0.5, etc. You'll probably find the version if you go to Help/About or something very similar.

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Wadders,

 

Sounds like you do not have Java Installed. Java is a small bolt-on for Internet Explorer that should allow you to see the IRC applet. (I am assuming you couldn't find Java in the Tools>>Options instructions above).

 

Visit this page and click the top option 'Windows (Online Installation)'.

 

Follow the instructions to install Java and then try the login instructions at the top of this thread again.

 

Good luck...

 

Simon

Posted

just tried it again.... still just get:

 

"Unable to connect : java.net.ConnectException : Connection timed out: connect "

 

Its the same in Firefox and in IE6.

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just tried it again.... still just get:

 

"Unable to connect : java.net.ConnectException : Connection timed out: connect "

 

Its the same in Firefox and in IE6.

Sorry Paul,

 

I missed your post. Try fiddling with your firewall settings - I suspect that it is blocking Java.

 

Simon

Posted (edited)

Thanks for response Dorsetgal & GeoDog.

We had already tried it with "nick " after the slash but seems the problem was too much punctuation!

We omitted our "." between after "t "and "a"and hey presto .

:huh:

It worked once .Have tried several times since and get "geo guest nickname already in use "and "guest geo nickname already in use " and then after a pause it disconnects .

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