Linux, online confrences, and IRC portals?

[Sean McMahon]

ok, first of all, java has nothing at all to do with javascript.  If in fact,
this client is java, java apps are supported in linux.  Whether you can use a
java-based client depends on whether you have a compatible jvm and whether you
have an accessible means of accessing the application.  For example, if you
personally couldn't access a java-based gui, and the application in question
only had a gui, then this is the fault of the applications author.  If you can't
run the java-based application because you don't have one or the permissions to
use one on your linux system, then that is something which you or your system
administrator can solve.  Of course any of us here would agree that this
organization would do best not to re-invent the wheel,  however, you don't want
to suggest a solution if it is the incorrect one.  In short, stick to your core
competencies and your current role when reporting a problem.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karen Lewellen" <klewellen at shellworld.net>
To: "Linux for blind general discussion" <blinux-list at redhat.com>
Cc: "Speakup is a screen review system for Linux." <speakup at braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 2:32 PM
Subject: OT: Linux, online confrences, and IRC portals?


> Greetings all,
> I did not at first rase this issue here, but on the speakup list.  now
> that i have additional information, I want to reach out to a broader source
> of guidance.
> I am a member of a professional media organization called AIR
> airmedia.org
>
> the group provides information to producers and broadcasters serving the
> public radio community,  and the general public.  One of their services is
> a monthly online conference called the air spotlight.
> This is accessed via a chat client which is a part of the hosting service
> used by AIR.  It is my understanding, although I am seeking more direct
> information, that this is only a Java protocol system which has cost the
> organization nothing thus far as it is thrown in with their hosting
> options.  I am getting more direct information for the company so I can
> confirm this.
>
> Interestingly enough the Java structure is presenting barriers for more
> than just me, it is not javascript and apparently even those using windows
> and macs have trouble.
> I am suggesting that an IRC portal be created that can be accessed at the
> same time as the regular conference, which are monthly.  this will not only
> alow me to join, I am joining the organization's board, but anyone else
> who can access mirc, the windows client for IRC.
>
>   I want to learn how difficult it is to create such a portal, and what is
> required. or  would it be easier to enable javascript to go along with
> their Java setup?
> anyone with serious knowledge, can you write me off list?   i want to
> present as factual an option as i can for this.
> Thanks very much,
> Karen lewellen
>
>
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