Changes between Version 81 and Version 82 of Protocol Specific Questions

Timestamp:

Jan 31, 2009, 10:41:04 AM (15 years ago)

Author:

chemistrydioxide

Comment:

added question on XMPP-MUC-/config(ure) and structured XMPP section

Protocol Specific Questions

@@ -83 +83 @@
 == XMPP (Jabber) Protocol ==
 
-=== Does Pidgin support Jabber? ===
+=== Setting up XMPP accounts ===
+
+==== Does Pidgin support Jabber? ====
 Yes!
-=== Where is the difference between Jabber and XMPP? ===
+==== Where is the difference between Jabber and XMPP? ====
 Jabber and XMPP are the same protocol. There is no difference.
 
-=== Does Pidgin support Google Talk, Web.de Messenger, GMX Messenger or 1&1 Messenger? ===
+==== Does Pidgin support Google Talk, Web.de Messenger, GMX Messenger or 1&1 Messenger? ====
 Yes, these services are using the XMPP protocol. 
 
-=== How do I choose which XMPP server to use or configure an XMPP account? ===
+==== How do I choose which XMPP server to use or configure an XMPP account? ====
 The XMPP server is part of your XMPP ID.  For example, in  the ID `foo@bar.com`, bar.com would be the server to use.  When entering your XMPP account information into Pidgin, specify everything ''before'' the `@` (`foo` in the example ID) in the Screen name field and everything ''after'' the `@` (`bar.com` in the example) in the Domain field.
 
-=== What is the "Resource" field for in the account editor? ===
+==== What is the "Resource" field for in the account editor? ====
 The resource field specifies the XMPP resource you are using.  The use of unique resources allows you to connect to your XMPP server from multiple locations simultaneously.  Resources might have meaningful names, such as Home, Work, Mobile, etc., or something else entirely that you choose.  Pidgin defaults to a resource of Home.
 
-=== How do I change my resource string? ===
+==== How do I change my resource string? ====
 Go to Accounts->Add/Edit.  Find your XMPP account and uncheck the Enabled box.  Select the account and click Modify.  Change the string in the Resource field.
 
-=== How can I configure resource priority? ===
+==== How can I configure resource priority? ====
 Pidgin (more specifically, libpurple) does not currently support user-configurable priorities.  We have a non-configurable priority list that is used:
   ||'''Status Name'''||'''Priority'''||
@@ -109 +111 @@
   ||Extended Away||0||
 
-=== Why can't I log on to my Google Talk/Google Apps account anymore? ===
+==== Why can't I log on to my Google Talk/Google Apps account anymore? ====
 In previous versions, Pidgin would automatically use the server `talk.google.com` to connect to your account. This was removed in version 2.5.2 so that these connections would not cause certificate errors.
 
@@ -125 +127 @@
 If that command returns no results, then you will need to reconfigure the router to not act as the DNS server for the client computers. Typically, this setting is labeled something along the lines of "Use Router as DNS Server" (this should be disabled) in the router's configuration.
 
-=== What does "Cancel Presence Notification" do? ===
+=== XMPP Buddies ===
+
+==== What does "Cancel Presence Notification" do? ====
 See the next question.
 
-=== How can I deauthorize a buddy from seeing my status? ===
+==== How can I deauthorize a buddy from seeing my status? ====
 Right-click the buddy on the buddy list and select Cancel Presence Notification.  Note that the buddy will have to request authorization again to be able to see your presence.
 
-=== What does "Unsubscribe" do? ===
+==== What does "Unsubscribe" do? ====
 If you select "Unsubscribe" from the menu presented when right-clicking an XMPP buddy, you will no longer see that buddy's presence.  You will need to re-request authorization to resume seeing the buddy's presence.
 
-=== How do I create a conference? ===
+=== XMPP Multi-User-Conferences (Chatrooms) ===
+
+==== How do I create a conference? ====
 There are two methods:
   1. '''Join the conference'''
@@ -160 +166 @@
     a. You will see a dialog asking you about creating the new room.  You can either accept the default configuration or configure the room, at your option.
 
-=== How do I invite a buddy to a conference? ===
+==== How do I invite a buddy to a conference? ====
 Select "Invite" from the chat's "Conversation" menu.  Note that you can only invite people to a conversation that is already a chat--you can't "promote" a one-on-one conversation to a chat.
 
-=== Why can't I send a file? ===
+==== How do I configure a chatroom? ====
+Type /config or /configure in the conversation window.
+
+=== Miscellaneous ===
+
+==== Why can't I send a file? ====
 There are a number of possible reasons for this.
  * If the user you're trying to send to is using the Google Talk client, it isn't possible as that client doesn't use the standard XMPP file transfers.
@@ -170 +181 @@
  * The file transfer proxy in use may be broken (see #5840).
 
-=== Which XEPs does libpurple support? ===
+==== Which XEPs does libpurple support? ====
 See the [wiki:SupportedXEPs] page for the list.