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Sep 25, 2004, 06:28 PM
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i am really sad because i'm on a proxy server and i can't get into chat. i've posted it in the technical forum and nobody responded. and i posted it on docjohn's thread about technical issues and he didn't respond... does anyone know if it's possible to get around this issue so i can chat?
 Angela
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Sep 25, 2004, 06:31 PM
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I'm no use with technical stuff so no i can't really help...but i wish you could get on the chat because i'm lonely in the chat with nobody to chat to
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Sep 25, 2004, 08:36 PM
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I don't know the answer either
 but I hope you get an answer soon ((((((((((((((Angela))))))))))))))It's quiet here 
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Sep 25, 2004, 10:37 PM
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Angela,
I just discovered that I had to upgrade my Java version and now it works. I don't know if that will help, but give it a try. The new one is 05 and it allowed me to do it right from the chat area, since I couldn't "get in". |
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Sep 25, 2004, 10:51 PM
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Thanks for the advice. I actually tried that, too. My problem is that my connection is through a university, so I have a proxy server!
Angela
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Sep 26, 2004, 10:09 AM
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Many chat systems, that run on Java, are also accessable using standalone applications that do not require explorer. Unfortunately, I can not remember the name of a good one off hand, but I'll think about it. In any event you'll want to ask a moderator for information such as the webserver name, etc. so you can get in. I'll post if I remember the name of some software I used to use which was quite good.
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#7
Sep 26, 2004, 01:22 PM
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What about security settings? Have you checked those?
mlyn |
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#8
Sep 26, 2004, 02:11 PM
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You mean like my firewall?
I don't think it would make a difference. The page where you get into chat says something about proxy servers. I know I'm on a proxy server, and I'm pretty sure that's what the problem is Thanks, Angela
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Sep 26, 2004, 05:59 PM
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SC,
My work is on a proxy server, and I can't chat from there either. If I understand proxy servers correctly, you have to have access to them, and know what commands to change in order to be able to to chat. I also can't check my yahoo mail from there. I'm afraid you may be stuck. Yes, I know I'm useless... Greg |
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Sep 26, 2004, 06:02 PM
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Dang it! That's not what I wanted to hear! I am able to access my yahoo mail at least. I guess that my have to be good enough. *sigh* Thanks, Angela
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Sep 26, 2004, 06:12 PM
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We use a standard chat port for the server, 6667 (which is often the IRC server port). Some organizations, however, don't want their users using IRC and specifically block this port. Unfortunately, if that's the case, there's nothing you can do except to contact the technical support people at your organization and ask:
I'm trying to use a chat application on a Web site that uses port 6667. Unfortunately, I can't connect. I was wondering if that port has been blocked in our firewall or proxy server configuration? Good luck, DocJohn
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#12
Sep 26, 2004, 06:22 PM
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IOW you might not be able to get into chat because the university computers are specifically blocking chats due to policy. In this case it is not a technical glitch, it is an intentional lockout.
It can't hurt to ask though. Maybe that port is blocked unintentionally and they will be willing to open it for you. Or maybe they will say that it is open and if so there might be something else going on. No harm in asking, just use DocJohn's example to get the right answer (assuming you ask someone who is knowledgable enough to give you the right answer  )
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#13
Sep 26, 2004, 06:25 PM
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Ok, thanks Doc and Dex! Now I just have to figure out who to call about it!
Angela
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