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Blaze Thetan

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Join date: 14 Mar 2004

Posts: 2

06-04-2004 15:28

Perhaps it has been suggested in the past, I admit I didn't look very hard before posting, but wouldn't it be relatively simple to set up a Second Life to real life IM or pager? I'm thinking perhaps built into the web site, something one would need to log in to access. Even if it's nothing more than sending a one way message into the game it would be a nice feature. However, a complete IM with to ability to have a conversation with someone in SL from IRL would be fantastic.

Siobhan Taylor

Nemesis

Join date: 13 Aug 2003

Posts: 5,476

06-04-2004 15:31

SL IMs can be redirected to email for when you're out of world.

Also, you cn call an llEmail() function to email people who're not SLers, so... Instant Massage, no, but SL-RL comms, yes...

Also, there is a SL -> IRC relay ...

And we get XML-RPC in a couple of weeks.

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Loki Pico

Registered User

Join date: 20 Jun 2003

Posts: 1,938

06-04-2004 16:23

Why do we want this? When I am in world, I like to be there fully, full screen, no outside multi-tasking. If I want to IM with someone, I would rather them be in world with me. When I am away, I dont really want to think about SL. Not that I dont love it and all, I just like to keep the time seperate.

Grim Lupis

Dark Wolf

Join date: 11 Jul 2003

Posts: 762

06-04-2004 16:59

I don't know about you, Loki, but I have a job.

I can get away with having a short chat with someone online while I'm at work, but not playing SL.

Besides, even if I thought I could get away with it, the firewall blocks all of the ports I'd need.

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Blaze Thetan

Junior Member

Join date: 14 Mar 2004

Posts: 2

SL -> IRC Relay?

06-04-2004 17:42

Siobhan, what an idea. Where is it, how does it work? Can a message be sent form outside to inside? Full of questions aren't I ?

Grim, you've read my mind exactly my motivation as well.

Christopher Omega

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Join date: 28 Mar 2003

Posts: 1,828

Re: SL -> IRC Relay?

06-04-2004 17:58

From: someone

Originally posted by Blaze Thetan
Siobhan, what an idea. Where is it, how does it work? Can a message be sent form outside to inside? Full of questions aren't I ? Grim, you've read my mind exactly my motivation as well.

I posted a quick little Java program in the Scripts and Scripting forum (under XML-RPC Implementations) that allows you to "Instant Message" an object in world. You currently cant instant message an object on the regular world, but in the preview world, where the ability has been enabled, you can.

It works by using XML-RPC, which is a way to send small amounts of data over port 80 (if you can browse the web, you can use XML-RPC) directly to a script in world. All the code that makes it work is posted in that thread.

Im working on packaging the program in a conveniant executable JAR (so you can double click it). If anyone has any info on how this done, please help! (Im not sure how to package Apache's stuff along with mine.)

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Cienna Rand

Inside Joke

Join date: 20 Sep 2003

Posts: 489

Re: SL -> IRC Relay?

06-04-2004 21:28

From: someone

Originally posted by Blaze Thetan
Siobhan, what an idea. Where is it, how does it work? Can a message be sent form outside to inside? Full of questions aren't I ? Grim, you've read my mind exactly my motivation as well.

Talk to Hank Ramos about the sl/irc relay. If you want to see it in action (assuming he's got the server up) join #second-life on efnet.

At the moment, using email, it's about a 4-10s delay between the two, but it's a pretty cool piece of work overall.

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Hank Ramos

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Re: SL -> IRC Relay?

06-07-2004 11:55

From: someone

Originally posted by Blaze Thetan
Siobhan, what an idea. Where is it, how does it work? Can a message be sent form outside to inside? Full of questions aren't I ? Grim, you've read my mind exactly my motivation as well.

The SL<->IRC relay allows bi-directional communication between people within 20m of the SL-based IRC Chat Station (located in the University of Second Life Library in the Phobos Simulator) and people in the Efnet #Second-Life channel.

The relay works by relaying chat from both sides via email between the IRC Relay in-world and a Windows Program running on my computer out-world.

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Blaze Thetan Junior Member Join date: 14 Mar 2004 Posts: 2	06-04-2004 15:28 Perhaps it has been suggested in the past, I admit I didn't look very hard before posting, but wouldn't it be relatively simple to set up a Second Life to real life IM or pager? I'm thinking perhaps built into the web site, something one would need to log in to access. Even if it's nothing more than sending a one way message into the game it would be a nice feature. However, a complete IM with to ability to have a conversation with someone in SL from IRL would be fantastic.
Siobhan Taylor Nemesis Join date: 13 Aug 2003 Posts: 5,476	06-04-2004 15:31 SL IMs can be redirected to email for when you're out of world. Also, you cn call an llEmail() function to email people who're not SLers, so... Instant Massage, no, but SL-RL comms, yes... Also, there is a SL -> IRC relay ... And we get XML-RPC in a couple of weeks. _____________________ http://siobhantaylor.wordpress.com/
Loki Pico Registered User Join date: 20 Jun 2003 Posts: 1,938	06-04-2004 16:23 Why do we want this? When I am in world, I like to be there fully, full screen, no outside multi-tasking. If I want to IM with someone, I would rather them be in world with me. When I am away, I dont really want to think about SL. Not that I dont love it and all, I just like to keep the time seperate.
Grim Lupis Dark Wolf Join date: 11 Jul 2003 Posts: 762	06-04-2004 16:59 I don't know about you, Loki, but I have a job. I can get away with having a short chat with someone online while I'm at work, but not playing SL. Besides, even if I thought I could get away with it, the firewall blocks all of the ports I'd need. _____________________ Grim "God only made a few perfect heads, the rest of them he put hair on." -- Unknown
Blaze Thetan Junior Member Join date: 14 Mar 2004 Posts: 2	SL -> IRC Relay? 06-04-2004 17:42 Siobhan, what an idea. Where is it, how does it work? Can a message be sent form outside to inside? Full of questions aren't I ? Grim, you've read my mind exactly my motivation as well.
Christopher Omega Oxymoron Join date: 28 Mar 2003 Posts: 1,828	Re: SL -> IRC Relay? 06-04-2004 17:58 From: someone Originally posted by Blaze Thetan Siobhan, what an idea. Where is it, how does it work? Can a message be sent form outside to inside? Full of questions aren't I ? Grim, you've read my mind exactly my motivation as well. I posted a quick little Java program in the Scripts and Scripting forum (under XML-RPC Implementations) that allows you to "Instant Message" an object in world. You currently cant instant message an object on the regular world, but in the preview world, where the ability has been enabled, you can. It works by using XML-RPC, which is a way to send small amounts of data over port 80 (if you can browse the web, you can use XML-RPC) directly to a script in world. All the code that makes it work is posted in that thread. Im working on packaging the program in a conveniant executable JAR (so you can double click it). If anyone has any info on how this done, please help! (Im not sure how to package Apache's stuff along with mine.) _____________________ October 3rd is the Day Against DRM (Digital Restrictions Management), learn more at http://www.defectivebydesign.org/what_is_drm
Cienna Rand Inside Joke Join date: 20 Sep 2003 Posts: 489	Re: SL -> IRC Relay? 06-04-2004 21:28 From: someone Originally posted by Blaze Thetan Siobhan, what an idea. Where is it, how does it work? Can a message be sent form outside to inside? Full of questions aren't I ? Grim, you've read my mind exactly my motivation as well. Talk to Hank Ramos about the sl/irc relay. If you want to see it in action (assuming he's got the server up) join #second-life on efnet. At the moment, using email, it's about a 4-10s delay between the two, but it's a pretty cool piece of work overall. _____________________ You can't spell have traffic without FIC. Primcrafters (Mocha 180,90) : Fine eyewear for all avatars SLOPCO (Barcola 180, 180) : Second Life Oil & Petroleum Company Landmarker : Social landmarking software Conversation : Coming soon!
Hank Ramos Lifetime Scripter Join date: 15 Nov 2003 Posts: 2,328	Re: SL -> IRC Relay? 06-07-2004 11:55 From: someone Originally posted by Blaze Thetan Siobhan, what an idea. Where is it, how does it work? Can a message be sent form outside to inside? Full of questions aren't I ? Grim, you've read my mind exactly my motivation as well. The SL<->IRC relay allows bi-directional communication between people within 20m of the SL-based IRC Chat Station (located in the University of Second Life Library in the Phobos Simulator) and people in the Efnet #Second-Life channel. The relay works by relaying chat from both sides via email between the IRC Relay in-world and a Windows Program running on my computer out-world. _____________________