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author Matti Hamalainen <ccr@tnsp.org>
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NNChat - extremely simple NN chat applet compatible client
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Written and designed by Matti 'ccr' Hämäläinen (C) Copyright 2008 TNSP


Distributed under DWETFYWTPL (Do What Ever The Fuck You Want
To Public License), see file COPYING for more information.


What is this?
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A simple NCurses-based client compatible with NewbieNudes.com chatroom
protocol. There is a simple line-editing interface with some bells and
whistles, such as a input history.


Usage
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See the help, 'nnchat --help' for options. By default it connects
to the Members Only chat (port 8005). By using other ports (option -p)
you can connect to Passion Pit (8003) and free for all (8002) chats.

Connect as registered user to members only chat:
> nnchat -v username password

Connect as guest to free for all main chat:
> nnchat -v -p 8002 AnonymousAndy ""


Keys
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left/right        - Move cursor in the current buffer.
up/down           - Browse input history.
ctrl+left/right   - Move cursor through words.

F1                - Toggle between insert and overwrite modes.
F2                - Clear current edit buffer.
F3                - Toggle funny morse code sending mode.

F9                - Quit.


Installation
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NNChat requires ncurses library.

1) Edit Makefile (optional)

2) make / gmake

3) ./nnchat --help