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[gaim-migrate @ 279] File transfer and proxies and libfaim and other updates. committer: Tailor Script <[e-mail]>

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that kinda stuff and I don't log all my conversations.  Enjoy gaim!
					- Jim Duchek <[e-mail]>

I. The Protocol
	1. Is it the same protocol as the Windows client uses?
	2. Where can I find info on it?
	3. What other clients use this protocol?
	4. TCP or UDP?
	5. So the buddy list is stored on the server?

II. The Client

	1. Is it the same protocol as the Windows client uses?
		No.  The Windows client uses Oscar, which is proprietary
and undocumented.  Some people have used network tools and such to figure
it mostly out -- Look for 'faim'.  We use TOC, which is completely open and
documented. 

	2. Where can I find info on it?
		In the document called PROTOCOL. It's the version that was
published with AOL's TiK client version 0.75, which appears to be the last
one ever published.

	3. What other clients use this protocol?
		There are a few other Unix programs that use it, I think. I
really couldn't tell you though. AOL used to keep a list of them, but no more.

	4. TCP or UDP?
		TCP.

	5. So the buddy list is stored on the server?
		Yep.


II. The Client
	1. What does 'gaim' stand for?
		It's basically the letter 'g' tacked on to the beginning of

	2. How do I make multiple groups?
		When adding a new buddy, you just type in a new group name.
Future versions intend to handle this and renaming groups better.

	3. How come there's no file transfer?
		The TOC server doesn't (yet) support file transfer. Be
patient!  It is coming.

	4. Why no AOL logo?
		AOL's legal staff told us no-no.

	5. Where are my log files stored?

version of gaim, and I'm going to need translations.  If you can do a
translation for us, I'd greatly appreciate it!  Just let me know and I'll
give you detailed instructions on how to do it.
 
	8. I'm behind a proxy, and I'd like to use GAIM.
		Well, I'm planning to add more 'real' proxy support in the
future, but it's not all that high on my priority list.  For now, try
changing the two PORT defines in gaim.h to 21 -- The TOC server listens on
ALL ports, and a lot of proxy servers allow port 21 to pass through.


III. Problems
	1. WAAAAAH!  My sound doesn't work!
		./configure should autodetect whether or not you have ESD

configurable.)

	2. My buddy list disappeared!
		You didn't back up your buddy list, did you?  You never back
anything up!  Oh well.  The TOC server loses lists from time to time, it
happens to me as well.  (And no, I never have a backup ;).  I intend to
support saving lists on your own computer in the future.

        3. I click on URLs, but Netscape doesn't popup!
		Netscape either needs to be running on the current display
(gaim should handle remote netscape windows OK.), or 'netscape' needs to be
in your path.

	7. Why the GPL?
		I like the GPL.  

	8. I use *BSD and I hate the penguin!  I want daemon images!
		I do have a nice pixmap of the daemon, and one of these days
I will do a second set of buttons.  You'll have to wait (or send me button
pixmaps yourself).  I still don't understand why ya'll hate the penguin
though, maybe it's just jealousy cause our OS gets all the media attention? 
I kinda like the daemon :)

	9. Can I design a logo for you?
		Sure!  Do your best.  Entries may be emailed to: 
[e-mail].  After we get a nice supply of entries we'll sort
through them and pick the winner.

269:46b6b894bc48

that kinda stuff and I don't log all my conversations.  Enjoy gaim!
					- Jim Duchek <[e-mail]>

I. The Protocol
	1. Is it the same protocol as the Windows client uses?
	2. Where can I find info on TOC?
	3. What other clients use this protocol?
	4. TCP or UDP?
	5. So the buddy list is stored on the server?

II. The Client

	1. Is it the same protocol as the Windows client uses?
		No.  The Windows client uses Oscar, which is proprietary
and undocumented.  Some people have used network tools and such to figure
it mostly out -- Look for 'faim'.  We use TOC, which is completely open and
documented. 
		There is some support for libfaim now, which allows gaim to
use Oscar, but DON'T USE IT! It's seriously buggy.

	2. Where can I find info on TOC?
		In the document called PROTOCOL. It's the version that was
published with AOL's TiK client version 0.75, which appears to be the last
one ever published.

	3. What other clients use this protocol?
		There are a few other Unix programs that use it, I think. I
really couldn't tell you though. AOL used to keep a list of them, but no more.
I think some of them are Everybuddy and Jabber. Oh yeah, TiK is still around.

	4. TCP or UDP?
		TCP.

	5. So the buddy list is stored on the server?
		Yep. Fortunately for you, when the server decides to *not* store
it any more, gaim keeps a cached copy.


II. The Client
	1. What does 'gaim' stand for?
		It's basically the letter 'g' tacked on to the beginning of

	2. How do I make multiple groups?
		When adding a new buddy, you just type in a new group name.
Future versions intend to handle this and renaming groups better.

	3. How come there's no file transfer?
		There is, it's just that you can't request for the transfer to
take place. Only people who use the Oscar protocol can, so you're out of luck
there. At least you can get and send files.

	4. Why no AOL logo?
		AOL's legal staff told us no-no.

	5. Where are my log files stored?

version of gaim, and I'm going to need translations.  If you can do a
translation for us, I'd greatly appreciate it!  Just let me know and I'll
give you detailed instructions on how to do it.
 
	8. I'm behind a proxy, and I'd like to use GAIM.
		I *think* HTTP and SOCKS v4 proxy support is completely working.
But since I don't have a SOCKS proxy to test it on, I really couldn't tell you.
If it doesn't work, a temporary solution is to try setting the TOC port to 21,
since a lot of proxies will allow that to pass.


III. Problems
	1. WAAAAAH!  My sound doesn't work!
		./configure should autodetect whether or not you have ESD

configurable.)

	2. My buddy list disappeared!
		You didn't back up your buddy list, did you?  You never back
anything up!  Oh well.  The TOC server loses lists from time to time, it
happens to me as well.  (And no, I never have a backup ;).  Gaim should have
kept a cache of your buddy list, though, so you shouldn't have this problem any
more.

        3. I click on URLs, but Netscape doesn't popup!
		Netscape either needs to be running on the current display
(gaim should handle remote netscape windows OK.), or 'netscape' needs to be
in your path.

	7. Why the GPL?
		I like the GPL.  

	8. I use *BSD and I hate the penguin!  I want daemon images!
		Quit your complaining! They're there already! I stukk don't
understand why ya'll hate the penguin though, maybe it's just jealousy cause
our OS gets all the media attention? I kinda like the daemon :)

	9. Can I design a logo for you?
		Sure!  Do your best.  Entries may be emailed to: 
[e-mail].  After we get a nice supply of entries we'll sort
through them and pick the winner.