Blueimp Ajax Chat Users Online
Version
1.0.0 (last update on Sep 19, 2009)
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License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
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Date Added
2 March 2009
it's very simple to install (like all joomla modules)
it's very simple to set only 5 parametres
Requirement :
Blueimp Ajax chat script---> https://blueimp.net/ajax/
AJAX Chat is a free and fully customizable open source web chat software implemented in JavaScript, PHP and MySQL. Sound support is implemented using Flash, Socket support using Flash on client-side and Ruby on server-side. AJAX Chat integrates nicely with phpBB, MyBB, PunBB, SMF, vBulletin and other PHP community software.
It's also compatible with jfusion
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First, this module does not claim to integrate the Blueimp chat with Joomla. It only does what it says, which is to show who is currently chatting. And I must say it does this pretty well.
There are a few code hitches - for example, there is a variable that isn't properly initialized, and, when it has no value, PHP throws a warning notice. This was an easy enough fix, however, as the module is fairly simple to modify.
One thing that the module doesn't do, at least not from what I can see, is it doesn't seem to "flush" or clear idle chat users, so sometimes people show up as being in chat who really aren't. This is more of an issue when users simply close their chat windows and don't bother to log out properly. Plus, there is no ajax or real-time "polling" of the chat, so this is to be expected.
Overall, good effort, runs well, and has never caused a problem with my site.
FYI, there is a free, open source version of the Blueimp Joomla integration package. I cannot put links here per JED rules, but if you ask on the forums, I'm pretty sure someone will post it for you. :)
There are a few code hitches - for example, there is a variable that isn't properly initialized, and, when it has no value, PHP throws a warning notice. This was an easy enough fix, however, as the module is fairly simple to modify.
One thing that the module doesn't do, at least not from what I can see, is it doesn't seem to "flush" or clear idle chat users, so sometimes people show up as being in chat who really aren't. This is more of an issue when users simply close their chat windows and don't bother to log out properly. Plus, there is no ajax or real-time "polling" of the chat, so this is to be expected.
Overall, good effort, runs well, and has never caused a problem with my site.
FYI, there is a free, open source version of the Blueimp Joomla integration package. I cannot put links here per JED rules, but if you ask on the forums, I'm pretty sure someone will post it for you. :)
Kudos on the authors honesty. This does exactly what is said.. Pops up in another window and shows whos online.
However... NO form of integration (bridge) whatsoever! You log into joomla, you must STILL log into ajax chat. Still using two different databases. Still miles apart.
Crying shame too... cause as lame as this is, its STILL the only found "joomla" related work in progress for the most awesome open source ajax chat out there.
However... NO form of integration (bridge) whatsoever! You log into joomla, you must STILL log into ajax chat. Still using two different databases. Still miles apart.
Crying shame too... cause as lame as this is, its STILL the only found "joomla" related work in progress for the most awesome open source ajax chat out there.