Adding messiging support......just read it

OCybress · **on:** October 08, 2004, 02:04:08 AM

ok i was thinkin mabie there would be some way to message the users that are loged on the server as to what will be going on like maintanence ... or sending a worning msg to the user ... allmost like bullet proof ftp i think thats the one ... but just thought it might be cool idea...

rejetto · **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2004, 04:49:50 AM

if the admin wants to communicate to all users, it can just edit the template on-the-fly

a more detailed communication would be cool and it will be considered

Mr. Anon · **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2004, 06:43:55 PM

Because HTTP protocol does not have a control connection, it is not possible to send a realtime message to a specific user. But as rejetto said, you could modify the template.
Maybe rejetto could add a "leave-a-message" page.

Rafi · **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2004, 07:35:38 AM

I'm not sure that "messages" inside the template is a good idea. they may be too global and reach all users. Also - it is just not meant for that...

HTTP is not the solution for everything... There are two points regarding messaging:
* How to get the user IP . This might be done either using/right-clicking the download progress or session below, or even just enter an IP manually
* How to communicate - this can be by external messaging software. May be Windows' Net-send/winpopup. I'm not sure it works under Win98.