Welcome to the MobileRead IRC Chat

Alexander Turcic · 12-17-2012, 06:41 PM

It's been a long time coming, but we've finally replaced our woefully inadequate "shoutbox" with a more sophisticated chat system - for all those of you who need the extra daily dose of MobileRead beside visiting the forums.

It's IRC!

For the old-school enthusiasts among you, you'll be pleased to hear that the chat is based on the IRC (Internet Relay Chat) protocol. This means you can use any of your favorite IRC clients to join our private network.

Web Chat

Most non-technical users will prefer to use a web-based chat widget. Fortunately, we have one for you integrated into the MobileRead forums. To start, simply follow this link.

The first time you visit, your username will be automatically registered for the chat. Then, click on connect, which will transfer you to our #mobileread main chat channel.

Needless to say, if you run into any issue, feel free to post it here and we'll take a look at it.

Tutorial / Guide

We have created a guide in the Wiki on how to use the chat. It also contains more information if you are interested in learning about IRC. The guide is still incomplete and will receive meticulous attention in the next few days.

Server Details

If you want to continue with your own IRC client, below you find our server details. Before you start, you must visit this link to register your IRC nickname and to view your login credentials. You need these to "claim" your chat nickname.

Server: irc.mr.gd
Ports: 6665-6669, and 7000
Secure Ports (SSL): 6697 and 9999
Main Channel: #mobileread
SASL authentication supported
Host cloaking: To protect your privacy, your IP address or hostname will be completely hidden behind a pretty mobileread.com address.

David Munch · 12-18-2012, 06:37 AM

Yay! Lets talk while we read!

wyndslash · 12-18-2012, 06:48 AM

cool

Blue Tyson · 12-18-2012, 07:19 AM

Nifty.

avantman42 · 12-18-2012, 07:37 AM

Can I ask what web client you're using?

Sweetpea · 12-18-2012, 09:20 AM

I get the following message:

"This Connection is Untrusted"

"irc.mr.gd uses an invalid security certificate.

The certificate is not trusted because no issuer chain was provided.

(Error code: sec_error_unknown_issuer)"

And I don't get the option to continue anyway!

Alexander Turcic · 12-18-2012, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

I get the following message:

"This Connection is Untrusted"

Thanks for this. Some browsers may complain about a certificate signed by a well-known certificate authority, while other browsers may accept the certificate without issues. In this case, we had to add the intermediary certificate for Firefox (your browser) to successfully verify the connection. It should be working now.

Billi · 12-18-2012, 01:52 PM

Funny! Thanks! As this is not quite obvious maybe it's worth noting that you can reach the chat not only via the first post of this thread but also via
Quick Links -> Chat Widget.

Alexander Turcic · 12-18-2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billi

Funny! Thanks! As this is not quite obvious maybe it's worth noting that you can reach the chat not only via the first post of this thread but also via
Quick Links -> Chat Widget.

Ahhh. Yes! Forgot to mention that in the announcement.

David Munch · 12-19-2012, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avantman42

Can I ask what web client you're using?

Personally i use Adium, which is a Mac only client. There are gazillions of IRC clients out there, so it is really up to personal taste... I did use Xchat prior to Adium.

avantman42 · 12-19-2012, 03:51 AM

That's not what I meant. I was wondering what the browser-based client is, which you get if you go to https://www.mobileread.com/forums/chat.php

Alexander Turcic · 12-19-2012, 04:12 AM

Ah - it's based on qwebirc.

avantman42 · 12-19-2012, 07:22 AM

Thanks, I'd not heard of qwebirc before, but I'll be in need of a web-based IRC client soon.

vivaldirules · 12-19-2012, 11:48 AM

Terrific, Alexander! But will be there be zombies?

Alexander Turcic · 12-19-2012, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Terrific, Alexander! But will be there be zombies?

There's always a place for zombies.

12-17-2012, 06:41 PM	#1
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,171 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	Welcome to the MobileRead IRC Chat It's been a long time coming, but we've finally replaced our woefully inadequate "shoutbox" with a more sophisticated chat system - for all those of you who need the extra daily dose of MobileRead beside visiting the forums. It's IRC! For the old-school enthusiasts among you, you'll be pleased to hear that the chat is based on the IRC (Internet Relay Chat) protocol. This means you can use any of your favorite IRC clients to join our private network. Web Chat Most non-technical users will prefer to use a web-based chat widget. Fortunately, we have one for you integrated into the MobileRead forums. To start, simply follow this link. The first time you visit, your username will be automatically registered for the chat. Then, click on connect, which will transfer you to our #mobileread main chat channel. Needless to say, if you run into any issue, feel free to post it here and we'll take a look at it. Tutorial / Guide We have created a guide in the Wiki on how to use the chat. It also contains more information if you are interested in learning about IRC. The guide is still incomplete and will receive meticulous attention in the next few days. Server Details If you want to continue with your own IRC client, below you find our server details. Before you start, you must visit this link to register your IRC nickname and to view your login credentials. You need these to "claim" your chat nickname. Server: irc.mr.gd Ports: 6665-6669, and 7000 Secure Ports (SSL): 6697 and 9999 Main Channel: #mobileread SASL authentication supported Host cloaking: To protect your privacy, your IP address or hostname will be completely hidden behind a pretty mobileread.com address. Last edited by Alexander Turcic; 12-17-2012 at 06:45 PM.

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12-18-2012, 06:37 AM	#2
David Munch Scholar Posts: 1,009 Karma: 3999312 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kobo Libra H2O + iPad Air 4	Yay! Lets talk while we read!

12-18-2012, 06:48 AM	#3
wyndslash Wizard Posts: 2,951 Karma: 3000001 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Kindle Fire	cool

12-18-2012, 07:19 AM	#4
Blue Tyson Blue Captain Posts: 1,595 Karma: 5000236 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G,Huawei Ideos X3,Kobo Mini	Nifty.

12-18-2012, 07:37 AM	#5
avantman42 Wizard Posts: 1,090 Karma: 6058305 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Can I ask what web client you're using?

12-18-2012, 09:20 AM	#6
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	I get the following message: "This Connection is Untrusted" "irc.mr.gd uses an invalid security certificate. The certificate is not trusted because no issuer chain was provided. (Error code: sec_error_unknown_issuer)" And I don't get the option to continue anyway!

12-18-2012, 01:52 PM	#8
Billi Wizard Posts: 3,388 Karma: 14190103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berlin Device: Cybook, iRex, PB, Onyx	Funny! Thanks! As this is not quite obvious maybe it's worth noting that you can reach the chat not only via the first post of this thread but also via Quick Links -> Chat Widget.

12-19-2012, 03:51 AM	#11
avantman42 Wizard Posts: 1,090 Karma: 6058305 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite	That's not what I meant. I was wondering what the browser-based client is, which you get if you go to https://www.mobileread.com/forums/chat.php

12-19-2012, 04:12 AM	#12
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,171 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	Ah - it's based on qwebirc.

12-19-2012, 07:22 AM	#13
avantman42 Wizard Posts: 1,090 Karma: 6058305 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Thanks, I'd not heard of qwebirc before, but I'll be in need of a web-based IRC client soon.

12-19-2012, 11:48 AM	#14
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	Terrific, Alexander! But will be there be zombies?

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