tsj5j Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 One of the reasons why IRC is so widespread is because the protocol is open - anyone can create a client on any platform. Right now, most of my members are lamenting that they have to keep a browser open to stay in chat. Why not have some (basic) features open via an API/protocol, so people can create an external client for IP.Chat? Most people want to be able to chat on their phones, without a browser (on windows), etc. Whilst the main problem here is most of our loyal members don't like to chat in a browser, this also creates developer opportunities like bots, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfarber Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 While it's an interesting idea, in all reality I don't see anyone actually writing phone clients for IP.Chat. Just my .02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsj5j Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 If you can make this protocol compatible with that of IRC, you'll have clients for virtually every platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfarber Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 We weren't exactly shooting for an IRC implementation. If you want to host an IRC server, there are plenty of available scripts out there. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Refsmmat Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 If you want IRC-like functionality, just embed something like qwebirc with an iframe. You'll need a dedicated server (or VPS) to run it on though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsj5j Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 I was thinking of a partial implementation just to get IRC clients working, because of the numerous benefits that would bring. If not, how about a good Windows and iPhone client? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robulosity2 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I was thinking of a partial implementation just to get IRC clients working, because of the numerous benefits that would bring. If not, how about a good Windows and iPhone client? I can use IP.Chat on my iPod touch... I don't see why it should require a dedicated client Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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