[OpenVerse] Question for your FAQ

[Dave Gale <cruise@openverse.org>]

I get lots of these in my email!


Q: How do I setup/register/run a server? Will you give me a link from the 
main room?

A: Anyone can run a server :)

Just press alt+s while using the program to start a server.

Here is some help on setting it up. I suggest you start with a personal 
server before you try to configure a dedicated one.

http://www.openverse.org/help/HLP_PersonalServer.php

OpenVerse is a distributed chat network. This means each room is it's own 
server with links to other servers. In this way we avoid many of the problems 
other chat networks have which host multiple rooms. A cracker could take out 
one or two rooms but the network remains.

Q: Will you host the room for me?

A: We do not host rooms for users. Because we are free, without ads, we have 
no money. We are given free web space by a company that likes us but we can't 
host rooms for free. I imagine they could be bribed with money :)

You don't need to pay someone to host it though. OV does not use a lot of 
bandwidth. You could run a server off of your 56k modeem and host 20 users 
without too many speed issues.


Q: Will you giveme a l;ink to my server?

A: Everyone can get a link to their server by registering with the ORT train. 
When you register the ttrain will stop at your site bringing users with it. 
You'll also be listed on the web page at http://openverse.org/ORT/

In anycase, we're HAPPY to link your room. On the USA map. BUT, you'll need 
to have a static IP address to link to. Just let me know when you have your 
rooms up and running and i'll set the link! If you're linking the whole state 
where your server is, I'll have to ask that you allow people who may come in 
the future to place links to their areas within the state (much like florida 
is set up) - 


Cruise - Enjoy!
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