Chat Problem...

SliM_880 · Post by **SliM_880** » 26 Aug 2006, 19:35

When i try to enter the nfsunlimited chat i get the message:

"Connecting...
Unable to connect : java.net.ConnectException : Connection timed out: connect"

Anybody has any solutions?

Post by **GT3x24x7** » 27 Aug 2006, 02:48

Hmm, I just tested it and it worked fine for me. If you insist on using the java app then I suggest you ensure your java installation is up-to-date - download it direct from Sun here: http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp

Otherwise, get yourself a *real* chat client, like mIRC, Trillian, xChat, HydraIRC.. there are quite a few around. My recommendations would be Trillian or mIRC.

SliM_880 · Post by **SliM_880** » 27 Aug 2006, 05:11

ok thanks man... i tried downloading the java uopdate... but tht didnt help...

but if anyone is familliar with trillian please tell me how to use it... because i cant figure it out...

thanks again GT...

Post by **GT3x24x7** » 27 Aug 2006, 05:41

Go to Trillian>Trillian Preferences>Identites & Connections. Create a new identity - this is like a profile to allow multiple people to have their own set of settings.

Next, add a new connection. A small popup menu appears, choose IRC..

Add these settings, then click Change..

Add these settings, which will get join joining the nfsunlimited channel when you connect..

Click Save Settings, then click Connect on the previous screen to join the channel.

These settings will automatically join #nfsunlimited whenever you start Trillian. You'll also note that Trillian can also handle MSN, ICQ, AIM, Jabber (GoogleTalk) and a bunch of other IM mediums.

See you in there!

SliM_880 · Post by **SliM_880** » 27 Aug 2006, 05:58

Thanks GT! Your awesome!
Im gonna go try it now...

Thanks!

Post by **GT3x24x7** » 27 Aug 2006, 06:01

SliM_880 wrote:Your awesome!

Indeed.

t3ice · Post by **t3ice** » 27 Aug 2006, 07:32

Indeed....

I have no idea ..what u guys are doing...
All I used was something called Java Platform 2 or something..

It works fine

EDIT : here are some pics

SliM_880 · Post by **SliM_880** » 27 Aug 2006, 07:38

hmm....

ok this isnt working... the problem is with the connection... the connection i get here in the university doesnt allow me to do certain things on the internet... (i shouldnt be saying this but it doesnt allow me to use bittorent and programs where u can download things illegally)... i think its because of that... because the problem started when i came here to this dorm.... anyways...

Thanks GT for your help

btw this doesnt mean ur not awesome anymore... dont worry ur still Awesome!

Post by **GT3x24x7** » 27 Aug 2006, 08:03

Yep, that was the next thing on the list - IRC connects via different ports than regular http, and quite often those ports are blocked on firewalls and such. Tough luck.