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tutorials:comnotirc [2011/10/04 16:53] – Fix list and formatting of keys memnon | tutorials:comnotirc [2012/01/16 04:02] – memnon | ||
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* [[#What is COM?]] | * [[#What is COM?]] | ||
- | * [[#Welcome to Limbo]] | ||
* [[#Getting started: a walkthrough]] | * [[#Getting started: a walkthrough]] | ||
* [[#FAQ]] | * [[#FAQ]] | ||
* [[#COM Commands]] | * [[#COM Commands]] | ||
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===== What is COM? ===== | ===== What is COM? ===== | ||
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COM is a chat program which is unique to SDF. The original version dates back to 1994 and it has been developed and used on the SDF servers ever since. Together with the '" | COM is a chat program which is unique to SDF. The original version dates back to 1994 and it has been developed and used on the SDF servers ever since. Together with the '" | ||
- | So why did you get COM when you expected IRC? For reasons of security and concerns about abuse, IRC access is not allowed unless you are an ARPA member or higher. If you are reading this then it is likely you are not. For this reason when you type '" | + | So why did you get COM when you expected IRC? For reasons of security and concerns about abuse, IRC access is not allowed unless you are an ARPA member or higher.((For validated users, there is free IRC access on weekends.)) |
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- | ===== Welcome to Limbo ===== | + | |
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- | COM is based around ' | + | |
Basic rules of etiquette to keep in mind: | Basic rules of etiquette to keep in mind: | ||
- | * Many people idle in com. You can check idle times with '**I**'. If the room has been quiet for a while, say hello but give people time to respond. | + | * Many people idle in com. You can check idle times with ' |
- | Things | + | Things not to do: |
* Ask how to ' | * Ask how to ' | ||
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===== Getting started: a walkthrough ===== | ===== Getting started: a walkthrough ===== | ||
- | Type " | + | COM is based around ' |
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+ | Type " | ||
In **command** mode, type **w** to see a **list of users**, the name of the room you are in, as well as the **topography**. | In **command** mode, type **w** to see a **list of users**, the name of the room you are in, as well as the **topography**. | ||
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[you are in ' | [you are in ' | ||
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wliao@iceland | wliao@iceland | ||
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</ | </ | ||
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There seems to be a lot of users in the room " | There seems to be a lot of users in the room " | ||
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[wliao] | [wliao] | ||
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+ | The next thing you'll probably want to know is what people talked about before you entered so you can join in the chatter. Type **r** to get a short 18 line " | ||
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+ | : | ||
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+ | Just type the number of lines you are interested in and finish with return; you'll get a scrollable history of said lines length. | ||
When you are ready to quit, type **q** to leave com. You will see an " | When you are ready to quit, type **q** to leave com. You will see an " | ||
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Use the **r** key to review. Use **R** followed by a number to control how many lines of history to review. The **p** key can be used to see the history of another room: **p**roomname. The **p** command can also take an optional number of lines to display: **p**roomname number. | Use the **r** key to review. Use **R** followed by a number to control how many lines of history to review. The **p** key can be used to see the history of another room: **p**roomname. The **p** command can also take an optional number of lines to display: **p**roomname number. | ||
=== I see "< | === I see "< | ||
- | Use the **r** or **R** command. | + | Use the **r** or **R** command. |
+ | This feature does not work between SDF and SDF-EU users.((Same for ' | ||
+ | === I see <wliao appears> | ||
+ | Use the **e**mote command in command mode. Use **e** followed by the action at the prompt: '': | ||
=== Why do I have to keep pressing the spacebar to talk? === | === Why do I have to keep pressing the spacebar to talk? === | ||
Other keys can be used to enter input mode. Try the **h** to see what keys are not being used such as the enter key. | Other keys can be used to enter input mode. Try the **h** to see what keys are not being used such as the enter key. |