Changes between Version 2 and Version 3 of Protocol Specific Questions

Timestamp:

May 31, 2007, 4:37:11 AM (17 years ago)

Author:

John Bailey

Comment:

ICQ and IRC questions done.

Protocol Specific Questions

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 = ["Protocol Specific Questions"] =
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 == AIM (OSCAR) Protocol ==
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 AOL has set a limit for the maximum number of people you can have in your buddy list.  This number is currently 500.  If you don't think you are anywhere near that limit, it is possible that your server-stored buddy list is corrupt. If you think this might be the case, you can try signing on with an official AIM program from AOL.  This will usually correct any problems with the list.
 
-=== Can I use AIM URI's such as "aim:goim?screenname=robflynn"? ===
+=== Can I use AIM URI's such as "aim:goim?screenname=seanegn"? ===
 Yes; you need to register purple-url-handler in your browser.  This requires that Pidgin be built with dbus support, otherwise purple-url-handler will not be installed.
 
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 === Can I add SMS numbers to my buddy list? ===
 Yes.  You should be able to add phone numbers to your buddy list using the same format as explained in the previous question.
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+== ICQ (OSCAR) Protocol ==
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+=== Important note about ICQ FAQs ===
+The entire AIM section applies to ICQ as well.  Information in this section is in addition to the AIM section above.
+
+=== Can I send SMS messages? ===
+You can using the AIM method as described above in the AIM section.  The ICQ method for SMS messages is not yet supported.
+
+=== Why do my buddies' messages display incorrectly? ===
+ICQ has no comprehension of character sets or encodings.  It simply sends (almost) any random chunk of data a user enters.  Pidgin by default assumes everything is UTF-8.  If this is not the case, you will need to edit your account (Accounts->''your ICQ account''->Edit Account) and change the Encoding setting on the Advanced tab.  You will need to enter the correct encoding for your buddies' messages there.  You can specify multiple encodings in a comma-delimited list, such as `UTF-8,ISO-8859-15`, to cause Pidgin to attempt multiple encodings.  In this case, each encoding is tried in succession until a successful decode happens or all encodings listed are exhausted.
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+== IRC Protocol ==
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+=== How do I join a channel? ===
+Create an IRC account and then sign on.  After you have signed on, you can use Buddies->Join A Chat on the buddy list to join a channel.  In any window, either a conversation or a chat, in which your IRC user is the sender, you can also use `/join` to connect to a new channel.
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+=== Is there a way to make Pidgin automatically identify me on login? ===
+Add !NickServ to your buddy list and place buddy pounces on him/her/it.  '''''Do not''''' include "/msg nickserv" as part of the message to send.  If your IRC network uses a different services bot to authenticate, add that bot  to your list and pounce it instead.
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+=== Can I automatically join channels on login? ===
+On the buddy list, select Buddies->Add Chat.  Use this dialog to add the chat to your buddy list.  Once the chat appears in your list, right-click on it and select Auto-Join.  The channel will auto-join whenever you sign onto your IRC account.
+
+=== Is it possible to change the user name that appears in username@hostname? ===
+Go to the Accounts menu.  Select your IRC account and click Edit Account.  Click the Advanced tab.  Enter a name in the Username field.
+
+=== How can I set/change my real name? ===
+Go to the Accounts menu.  Select your IRC account and click Edit Account.  Click the Advanced tab.  Enter a name in the Real Name field.
+
+=== Why does text display incorrectly in channels? ===
+IRC has no comprehension of character sets or encodings.  It simply sends (almost) any random chunk of data a user enters.  Pidgin by default assumes everything is UTF-8.  If this is not the case, you will need to edit your account (Accounts->''your IRC account''->Edit Account) and change the Encoding setting on the Advanced tab.  You will need to enter the correct encoding for your channels there.  You can specify multiple encodings in a comma-delimited list, such as `UTF-8,ISO-8859-15`, to cause Pidgin to attempt multiple encodings.  In this case, each encoding is tried in succession until a successful decode happens or all encodings listed are exhausted.