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Aside from the phone applications, what makes Hipchat better than say, Skype?
For me that was a deal breaker - if it had a skype-like talk option as well, it would serve the purpose. People like the all-in-one tool that Skype is, even if the chat side is weak.
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Shameless plug here, re: "IRC is fairly hard to use if you aren't familiar with it already" I'm currently working on a web based IRC client called Relay.js ( https://github.com/Fauntleroy/relay.js ), which is my attempt at making IRC a little more approachable. It's pretty basic at the moment, but I hope to make it something really special in the coming months.
Ooh, if you're open to suggestions, my number one frustration with IRC goes like this: I'm connected and happily chatting, but then my Wifi blips and I'm disconnected. There's no chat log, so I don't know what I missed. And on crappy connections, this can happen pretty frequently. I know there are programs that'll keep you online and collect chat logs even if you disconnect, but it seems ridiculous to have to set up…
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Ooh, if you're open to suggestions, my number one frustration with IRC goes like this: I'm connected and happily chatting, but then my Wifi blips and I'm disconnected. There's no chat log, so I don't know what I missed. And on crappy connections, this can happen pretty frequently. I know there are programs that'll keep you online and collect chat logs even if you disconnect, but it seems ridiculous to have to set up…
I have plans for something like that in the future, but first I'd like to perfect the client itself (a persistent connection would require a server). For now you can always try out https://www.irccloud.com or https://github.com/thedjpetersen/subway
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I've been on the lookout for good web IRC interfaces for years. This looks promising. Thanks!
You could also try subway[1] and kiwiirc[2]. [1]: https://github.com/thedjpetersen/subway [2]: https://github.com/prawnsalad/KiwiIRC
Awesome. I am just looking into chat options for our small but growing team. As an aside I think IRC is being sold short on this chart: https://www.hipchat.com/compare Nothing wrong against it since it is mosting a marketing comparison chart. IRC is fairly hard to use if you aren't familiar with it already so I get it. We decided to try out an IRC channel because it was easy to get started, no cost really, and knowin…
Why is it so hard to make IRC work decently for mortals?
I had an account that became unneeded today, so I removed it... and then I contacted support about getting the free plan.
Their message about contacting support to get switched over is basically a lie because they tell you to delete your account and sign up new.
Sure, I'm paying for it now and get value from it, but every dollar matters at this point and if they are gonna help me save $10/month then I'd be happy! But instead I feel jaded.
Awesome. I am just looking into chat options for our small but growing team. As an aside I think IRC is being sold short on this chart: https://www.hipchat.com/compare Nothing wrong against it since it is mosting a marketing comparison chart. IRC is fairly hard to use if you aren't familiar with it already so I get it. We decided to try out an IRC channel because it was easy to get started, no cost really, and knowin…
Does (m)IRC have the ability to log everything? It's been a decade since I've used mIRC but I could have sworn I was able to save everything even back then.
If you had 6 users, you were not converted to a free account (obviously). I had an account that became unneeded today, so I removed it... and then I contacted support about getting the free plan. Their message about contacting support to get switched over is basically a lie because they tell you to delete your account and sign up new. Sure, I'm paying for it now and get value from it, but every dollar matters at this…