TechSpot IRC Channel: #3dspotlight on irc.starchat.net
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Hi Folks, I'm new here. Have a OX 6.8 and can't get into IRC Starchat. I can get to the rooms/log in info but never get actually connected. It all stopped about 2 months ago. Those rooms are mostly old people but I am too and really want to see/chat a bit. If you can help I'd appreciated it. I tried Colloquy but that doesn't do it. I think I've tried all the clients that this mac can use. I know there is a genius out there... We ARE...
SNGX1275
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Use X-Chat Azure for OS X, its free. I use it and it works great. IMO it is the best OS X IRC client. I have used Colloquy and did use it for years, but I liked X-Chat Azure better. Alternatively, Adium is a fantastic all around client (multiple IM protocols) and will also do IRC.
About getting into www.starchat.net.... I get a message "Your security settings have blocked an application signed with an expired or not-yet-valid Certificate from running.
How the heck can I find that certifcate and trash it or how can I get into chat. I have xChat Azure but it isn't connecting. Help and thanks
I now have a mac OSX 10.9.3 if that is of use.
How the heck can I find that certifcate and trash it or how can I get into chat. I have xChat Azure but it isn't connecting. Help and thanks
I now have a mac OSX 10.9.3 if that is of use.
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SNGX1275
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@TheDreams and @Beads - I would bet that starchat's java interface hasn't been updated in years and therefore you get a security issue. IMO you shouldn't even have Java on your machine unless you absolutely have to use it for something (my bank does check scanning with Java for example).
Beads - can you screenshot your connect options for x-chat azure? I use that on 10.9.3 at home. If I don't notice (or someone else) anything immediately obvious then I will post what mine are (although maybe not tonight).
Beads - can you screenshot your connect options for x-chat azure? I use that on 10.9.3 at home. If I don't notice (or someone else) anything immediately obvious then I will post what mine are (although maybe not tonight).
Thank you, I never did a screenshot before and hope this is ok and just tell me if I should do it differently... oh we learn something new every day. I know chat isn't safe and I only want to get into a room of old folks ... whine whine..
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SNGX1275
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@Beads you got real close, needed to see the server details. This should be able to get you there:
If yours looks like that and you aren't able to connect, what messages are you getting in the server frame of the chat window? For example mine says:
If yours looks like that and you aren't able to connect, what messages are you getting in the server frame of the chat window? For example mine says:
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[16:02:52] * Looking up tahoma.starchat.net
[16:02:56] * Connecting to irc.starchat.net (208.111.39.43) port 6667...
[16:02:56] * Connected. Now logging in...
[16:02:56] * *** Looking up your hostname...
[16:02:56] * *** Found your hostname
[16:02:56] * *** If you need assistance with connecting to this server, Lairds.CA.US.StarChat.Net, please refer to: http://www.starchat.net/connect.html@Beads you got real close, needed to see the server details. This should be able to get you there:
If yours looks like that and you aren't able to connect, what messages are you getting in the server frame of the chat window? For example mine says:
Code:[16:02:52] * Looking up tahoma.starchat.net [16:02:56] * Connecting to irc.starchat.net (208.111.39.43) port 6667... [16:02:56] * Connected. Now logging in... [16:02:56] * *** Looking up your hostname... [16:02:56] * *** Found your hostname [16:02:56] * *** If you need assistance with connecting to this server, Lairds.CA.US.StarChat.Net, please refer to: http://www.starchat.net/connect.html
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SNGX1275
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The java chat is not the 'regular' way, its just for people that didn't want to install a real IRC client.
Your screenshots look good, everything as far as I can see is proper. It has to be a software firewall or your router blocking that port. You will want 6667-6669 open at least.
Your screenshots look good, everything as far as I can see is proper. It has to be a software firewall or your router blocking that port. You will want 6667-6669 open at least.
ok got it, and how do I open the firewall or router. I think the router is from Verizon and they told me they weren't blocking anything. Thanks for helping me.
Oh I see I can turn off the firewall but is it dangerous to turn off the firewall?? thanks
SNGX1275
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Yep. 5 of us in there now, 2 of us have been in there mostly continuously for 10+ years.
mephisto_007
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Is it possible to use mIRC on Apple?
TheDreams
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Only runs on a Windows operating system, you might be able to find a workaround with macs bootcamp feature or wine. I'm not very knowledgeable about mac's sorry
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mephisto_007
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Yes, thank you at least I thought I would ask... wouldn't its be cool to be able to use it not just on Mac but your iPhone? That's crazy good, I would.
Got best tips, thank
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