
 ConquerChat README
 Copyright (c) 2000-2002 Peter Theill, theill.com
 
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 Introduction
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 This archive contains a simple ASP chat. Most other chatrooms works using the
 Session object. This chat doesn't and  thus might be used on larger  range of
 browsers and -settings.
 
 By using  all files  in this  archive, you  are actually  able to  set up and
 customise your own chatroom on your ASP enabled web site.
 
 In order to  make the chat  work properly, you  will have to  add a couple of
 lines in your  "global.asa" file. The  lines below are  also included in  the
 downloadable package. You should  insert them in the  top of your file,  i.e.
 not in any of the default defined Sub functions.

	<OBJECT RUNAT=Server
		SCOPE=Application
		ID=conquerChatUsers
		PROGID="Scripting.Dictionary">
	</OBJECT>

	<OBJECT RUNAT=Server
		SCOPE=Application
		ID=conquerChatRooms
		PROGID="Scripting.Dictionary">
	</OBJECT>

	<OBJECT RUNAT=Server
		SCOPE=Application
		ID=conquerChatMessages
		PROGID="Scripting.Dictionary">
	</OBJECT>

 The lines above makes  it possible to store  currently logged in chat  users,
 rooms and  messages. We  check this  object every  time we  refresh the  chat
 window page and kick  out inactive users. If  you do not have  a 'global.asa'
 file use the one provided with this package. You have to place it in the root
 of your web server and not in the 'chat' directory or where you place all the
 other files.
 
 Please first check 'inc.config.asp' and 
 
 	http://www.theill.com/asp/conquerchat.asp
 	
 for FAQ & updated information about ConquerChat.
 
 
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 Customize ConquerChat
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 It is possible to customize ConquerChat in many ways. Many options are 
 available for you by simply enabling or disabling a flag from within the con-
 figuration file. The configuration file is named "inc.config.asp" and every
 option is described in details.
 
 If you need me  to make a customized  version of ConquerChat for  you, please
 contact me (peter@theill.com) for details about pricing.
 
 
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 How do I get support?
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 If you have troubles setting up the chat you might want to take a look at the
 FAQ pages. There are available from:
 
  http://www.theill.com/asp/conquerchat/faq.asp
 
 If you do not find the answer here or if you want to know how I would solve a
 specific problem you are able to send me an e-mail. Send it to 
 peter@theill.com and I will try to help you. It might take a while to get an
 answer since I receive a *lot* of requests for this and other of my projects.

 You may BUY support for ConquerChat as well. It's possible if you need to 
 know how you could add an advanced administration interface, how to connect a
 database to the user logon, etc. Send me an email if you're interested in
 this and I'll get back with specific prices according to the job you need to
 have done.

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 Copyright
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 You are able to modify the  source-code any way you like. All  advertisements
 and/or banners shown in the downloaded chat may be removed before using it on
 your own site. ConquerChat  is 100% freeware and  enables you to get  a quick
 start setting up your own chat without any restrictions.
 
 
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 Important note for Internet Information Server 5.0 users
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 There might be a problem for users on older versions of IIS5:
   http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q271/7/87.ASP?LN=EN-US&SD=gn&FR=0&qry=Application.Lock%20IIS5&rnk=1&src=DHCS_MSPSS_gn_SRCH&SPR=MSALL
 
 
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 Version History
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 2002/06/07 - Released 4.1.1
  + Localized messages added for Danish, Spanish, Finnish and Swedish.
  - Fixed JavaScript error reporting "<state> not defined" where <state> was
    the localized word for either True or False.
  
 2002/05/30
  + Added filter for disallowing certain usernames.
  
 2002/05/26 - Released 4.1
  + Added B (bold), I (italic) and U (underline) styles to message area so 
    it's possible to select a style and have all your messages printed in that
    style.
    
 2002/05/09
  + Added option for saving messages to a logfile (transcript functionality)
 
 2002/04/23 - Released 4.0.1
  + Displaying number of users in a room.
  - Put help and smiley pages into message file for easier translation.
 
 2002/04/21 - Released 4.0
  + Dynamic reload of windows
  + Administration module
  + Easier private messages
 
 2002/04/14
  - Major area rewritten to support dynamic update of view (no page reload).
 
 2002/02/23 - Released 3.2
  ! Fixed problem with message window not being correctly refreshed on some
    browsers.
  - New design on logon screen.
  
 2002/02/09
  + Added Bad Word Filter
  
 2001/09/30 - Released 3.1
  + Added support for private messages
  + Added user statistics for showing log on time, last action time, number of
    messages typed in the chat and the users IP address.
 
 2001/06/09 - Released 3.0.2.0
  + Added a page being displayed for the user if required variables haven't
    been included in global.asa file.
 
 2001/05/01
  + Added option for clearing message field after having send a message.
  
 2001/03/21 - Released 3.0.1.0
  + Added a new constant "TOP_MESSAGE_ORDER" for selecting if the messages
    should be printed top-to-bottom or bottom-to-top.
  
 2001/02/08 - Released 3.0.0.1
  ! Fixed a problem when checking for invalid username in default.asp page.
  
 2000/10/22 - Released 3.0.0.0
  + Added support for multiple rooms
 
 2000/07/18 - Released 2.1.1.0
  + updated code with a more safe logout method.
  + help files updated to show smiley states and descriptions.
 
 2000/06/29 - Released 2.1.0.0
  + added ability to replace typed smilies with images showing state. This
    feature was implemented thanks to Michael Mackert.
 
 Best regards,
  Peter Theill - peter@theill.com - http://www.theill.com
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