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[Charles Paradise <machelp@attglobal.net>]

Mark Lee wrote:

> I'm not sure if I would ever use the live chat feature.  I suppose if
> someone organized a time to meet, the resulting discussion might be 
> interesting.  It is all text based, right?
>
> -Mark Lee, Seattle

Ryan, would you like to think of a time day or night to suggest a chat?  
Mark, chat is text, yes, there are no pictures involved.

Everyone else, chat [aka IRC aka Internet Relay Chat] is a live chat amongst 
all present, live uninterrupted typed messages.  Ryan has implemented a way 
to access it from a browser, but there are also dedicated computer programs 
that specialize in just the chat - examples:  MIRC on PC's, on Macs, IRCle, 
AthenaIRC, or Mozilla chat.  I have been on the "channel" 10 hours and never 
been dropped.  The channel is available 24 hrs-7days - so its a nice way to 
find friends anytime.  Ask questions if you need help!

Charlie Paradise