#!/usr/bin/tclsh
#OpenVerse Frequently Asked Questions v 0.0.2-ohlp
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proc findex {} {
	global MV
	set MV(url.-2.1.what) "mailto:cruise@openverse.org"
	set MV(url.-2.2.what) "http://www.openverse.com/help/HLP_PersonalServer.php3"
	set MV(url.-2.3.what) "http://www.mouseindustries.com/tac/"
	set MV(url.-2.4.what) "http://www.openverse.com/ORT/"
	set MV(url.-2.5.what) "http://www.openverse.com/mailing.php3"
	set MV(url.-2.6.what) "http://www.openverse.com/donation.php3"
	set MV(url.-2.7.what) "mailto:documentation@openverse.com"
        set MV(url.-2.8.what) "http://www.openverse.com/avhlp"	
openHelp "OpenVerseFAQ" {

	<h2><fgr>OpenVerseFAQ</fgr></h2>

	<i>Written by <URL_OpenWeb -2 7>vile</URL_OpenWeb -2 7></i>

  This section contains common qestions asked by users of OpenVerse.

   1.	<FAQ_av>Avatar Questions</FAQ_av>
   2.	<FAQ_feature>Feature Questions</FAQ_feature>
   3.	<FAQ_willyou>Will you/Can you?</FAQ_willyou>
   4.	<FAQ_other>Other Questions</FAQ_other>


<mainscreen>[Main Index]</mainscreen>
}}
proc avlink {} {
	global MV
	source "$MV(helpdir)/$MV(help.file.main)"
	HLP_AvEd
}
proc mainscreen {} {
        global MV
       source "$MV(helpdir)/$MV(help.file.main)"
}
		
proc pslink {} {
	global MV
	source "$MV(helpdir)/PServ.ohlp"
}
proc FAQ_av {} {
openHelp "OpenVerseFAQ - Avatar questions" {

		<fgb><h3>Avatar Questions</h3></fgb>

<b>Q: How do I make/import an av?</b>

A good start would be to check out <URL_OpenWeb -2 8>this page.</URL_OpenWeb -2 8>
Also you might want to read <avlink>Creating and Editing Avatars</avlink>. 
In any case, you'll need a gif image to use for the avatars appearence.

<b>Q: I read the help at http://openverse.com/avhlp and when I click AvEd I'm missing the select image button and some other buttons too!!</b>

A: Your desktop resolution is too small. OpenVerse requires a minimum of 800x600 desktop resolution.

<b>Q: I can see my avatar I just made but no one else can!!! What am I doing wrong???</b>

A: Does your avatar's GIF image have a space in the file name? You cannot use avatar images with spaces in their names. Simply rename it without the space.

<b>Q: How do you get your av cut out like that?</b>

A: Currently OpenVerse supports gifs, and the transparency feature in gifs for use with avatars. You should be able to fire up any good image editor (such as paintshop pro or the gimp), and cut out the backgrounds as transparent, and save it as a gif then load it under aved as an avatar.

As a quick and easy way you can get a contribution made by Mouse called TAC (Transparent Avatar Creator). Simply take a bmp, make all that you want to be transparent a solid color in any program such as MS paint, and fire it up. This program can be obtained <URL_OpenWeb -2 3>here</URL_OpenWeb -2 3>

<FAQ_feature>Next Section</FAQ_feature>

<findex>[FAQ Index]</findex> <mainscreen>[Main Index]</mainscreen>

}}

proc FAQ_feature {} {
openHelp "Feature related questions" {

		<fgb><h3>Questions about features</h3></fgb>

<b>Q: Is there a locate?</b>

A: There is not a locate command in OpenVerse - The design of the program is such that there is no "central server" to collect locate information. Many of us also feel it's invasive to our privacy. We recommend an Instant Messenger for you to locate your friends with. Cruise personally reccomends AIM.

<b>Q: Are there hosts/ops?</b>

A: No, we feel that we do not need them; if somone is annoying you there is an ignore function within OpenVerse by going to names-> person's name -> ignore -> ignore all. There are also more selective ignores there such as ignore avatar if their av offends you. If a person is exploiting a security flaw we fix the flaw.

Also, some of us feel creating these positions tend to swell heads and divide communities and we're all here for the fun.

<b>Q: Can you open web pages in OpenVerse like you can in excite VP?</b>

A: No, OpenVerse is not based on webpages, each room has a background image and is independant from other rooms (each room is it's own server).

<b>Q: Can somone explain the mushroom and other stuff at the bottom?</b>

A: Sure, in the main room (at the moment of writing this, Atlantis) you should see a mushroom, a davinci's logo and a notepad. We call these server objects. Only server admins can put these up. The mushroom, the davincis logo, and the shell are all links to other rooms, and the notepad is to leave notes for friends who may or may not be present at the moment.

<b>Q: What's the deal with the train?</b>

A: Well we call that the ORT (OpenVerse Rapid Transit), and while feelings about it are mixed among different users, its function it to tour rooms registered with it, and list them on the webpage as well; if you click on the train you can ride it to multiple rooms and get off where you like.

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

A: Anyone can run a server :)

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

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

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. 

<FAQ_willyou>Next</FAQ_willyou>

<findex>[FAQ Index]</findex> <mainscreen>[Main Index]</mainscreen>

}}

proc FAQ_willyou {} {
openHelp "Requests" {

		<fgb><h3>Will/Can you?</h3></fgb>

<b>Q: Will you host the room for me?</b>

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.


<b>Q: Will you give me a link to my server?</b>

A: Everyone can get a link to their server by registering with the ORT train. When you register the train will stop at your site bringing users with it. You'll also be listed on the web page at <URL_OpenWeb -2 4>this location.</URL_OpenWeb -2 4>

<FAQ_other>Next</FAQ_other>.

<findex>[FAQ Index]</findex> <mainscreen>[Main Index]</mainscreen>
}}

proc FAQ_other {} {
openHelp "OpenVerseFAQ - Other Questions" {

	<fgb><h3>Other Questions</h3></fgb>

<b>Q: How can I help to see that OpenVerse grows and continues to develop?</b>

A: Several ways!
1.) You could code plugins or fix bugs in the current code, or write your own client / server for OpenVerse if you like. If this is what you'd like to do we'd love to track your progress and see what you come up with so while you're at it join the mailing list. To subscribe, send an email to openverse-request@openverse.com with the word SUBSCRIBE in the body of the message, or fill out the form be at <URL_OpenWeb -2 5>this location.</URL_OpenWeb -2 5> Once you have subscribed, you can send messages to the list by addressing them to (openverse@openverse.com).

2.) You can file bug reports to the mailing list mentioned above so those who code for OpenVerse can fix them.

3.)You can advocate OpenVerse to your friends (this seems most needed at the moment). Feel free to invite everyone you know, we're an open community.

<findex>[FAQ Index]</findex> <mainscreen>[Main Index]</mainscreen>
}}


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