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Handle certain key sequences better.
author Matti Hamalainen <ccr@tnsp.org>
date Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:19:19 +0200
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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 basic 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 (TCP 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 username password

Connect as guest to free for all main chat:
> nnchat -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.

ctrl+l            - Refresh/redraw screen.

F1                - Toggle between insert and overwrite modes.
F2                - Clear current edit buffer.
F9                - Quit.


Installation
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NNChat requires ncurses library.

1) Edit Makefile (optional)

2) make / gmake

3) ./nnchat --help