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Updated the FAQ based off Cae's new entries. Thanks :)

2003-07-14, Christian Hammond
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Updated the FAQ based off Cae's new entries. Thanks :)
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    htdocs/faq.txt
    • --- a/htdocs/faq.txt Mon Jul 14 02:37:07 2003 -0400
    +++ b/htdocs/faq.txt Mon Jul 14 02:59:34 2003 -0400
    @@ -115,6 +115,11 @@
    A: Please see <a href="http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?thread_id=725839&forum_id=665">this thread</a> at our SourceForge Forum.
    +Q: How do I apply the xxxx patch (name.diff)?
    +
    +A: Type <code>patch -p0 &lt; name.diff</code> from inside the gaim
    +directory. If that doesn't work, try <code>patch -p1 &lt; name.diff</code>.
    +
    !SECTION Using Gaim
    @@ -215,6 +220,36 @@
    starting gaim. If this fixes the problem, it is a libao issue, not a gaim
    issue, and can be worked around by the use of esd or arts.
    +Q: I just changed my buddy icon, and I can't see the new one.
    +
    +A: First, try IMing yourself. Buddy icons are checked when you IM people,
    +so depending on the protocol, that may work. If it still doesn't update,
    +check the file size (buddy icons must be smaller than 4kb) and the image
    +size (it should be 48x48 or 50x50 in most cases). Also, check the file
    +type. GIF or JPEG images are best supported; most other formats do not work
    +at all. If all of that checks out and it still doesn't work, and you're
    +sure the protocol supports it, try restarting Gaim.
    +
    +Q: Why is everything at such small/large font sizes?
    +
    +A: You need to edit your .gtkrc-2.0 in your home directory. This is almost
    +certainly a gtk theme thing. You can find more gtk themes by
    +visiting <a href="http://themes.freshmeat.net/">themes.freshmeat.net</a>,
    +<a href="http://art.gnome.org/">art.gnome.org</a>, or searching on Google.
    +If it is a particular message window, you can also try ignoring font sizes
    +(Tools-&gt;Preferences-&gt;Message Text), though that will only have
    +limited effects.
    +
    +Q: Gaim CVS is buggy. Gaim &lt;non-current version&gt; is buggy.
    +
    +A: Yes, it is! CVS is often unsupported by Gaim, as are non-current
    +versions. This is because non-current versions have old bugs which may be
    +fixed in the current version, and CVS is frequently unusable because of the
    +changes in the code (and it has new bugs). If you are using either and have
    +a problem, upgrade/install the current version of Gaim before posting a bug
    +or asking for help in Gaim's IRC channel. If the bug does not exist in the
    +current version, then please do not ask for help.
    +
    !SECTION Features
    @@ -234,6 +269,11 @@
    are often corrupt. If you would like support for another protocol, get CVS
    and submit a patch using the generic file transfer API.
    +Q: File Transfer for xxxx doesn't seem to be working.
    +
    +A: File transfer for all protocols is still buggy. This is being worked
    +on, but has no set date for completion.
    +
    Q: Is there a Gaim tray icon, or docklet, or gnome applet, or panel icon,
    or <i>some</i>thing?
    @@ -314,6 +354,15 @@
    requirement.
    +!SECTION TOC Protocol
    +Q: What is the TOC protocol?
    +
    +A: It's an AIM protocol used by quickbuddy and aimexpress. It's not
    +particularly recommended that you use it unless you know what it is. :) The
    +only time it would be useful in Gaim is if Gaim's OSCAR (AIM/ICQ) protocol
    +stopped working for some reason, such as being blocked.
    +
    +
    !SECTION AIM/ICQ (Oscar) Protocol
    Q: Can I set a buddy icon?
    @@ -431,6 +480,13 @@
    sender, you can also use <code>/join</code> to connect to a new channel.
    +Q: Is there a way to make Gaim automatically identify me and/or join IRC
    +chats on login?
    +
    +A: Yes. Add NickServ to your buddy list and place buddy pounces on
    +him/her/it.
    +
    +
    !SECTION Jabber Protocol
    Q: How do I choose which Jabber server to use?
    @@ -554,6 +610,11 @@
    the account that no longer exists, and re-add your account. For most users,
    this will be the better temporary solution.
    +Q: Is there a way to invite more than one person to an MSN chat?
    +
    +A: Not at this time. When the conversation framework gets another rewrite,
    +it is possible that it will be worked on. Until that time, sorry. :)
    +
    !SECTION Gadu-Gadu Protocol
    @@ -564,6 +625,17 @@
    (website in Polish).
    +!SECTION Trepia Protocol
    +
    +Q: Trepia is showing people in Japan, England, etc. on my buddy list. I
    +thought this was supposed to show people in my area?
    +
    +A: We believe this to be the protocol, not Gaim. As Trepia continues to
    +update and refine their protocol, it will become more accurate. If we find
    +out otherwise, we will attempt to incorporate the changes necessary to act
    +like the official client.
    +
    +
    !SECTION Scripts and Plugins
    Q: How do I use perl scripts with Gaim?
    @@ -708,4 +780,14 @@
    existing Gaim process from the command line. Run gaim-remote --help to get
    an idea of what we currently envision it doing.
    +Q: When will the next version of Gaim be released?
    +
    +A: The schedule for releases is every other Thursday. However, a new
    +version will only be released if it meets a certain standard of quality
    +(i.e., it will not be released if it still has a large number of serious
    +bugs). Therefore, some releases will take longer than others. Major
    +rewrites means lots of new bugs to work out. The new version will be
    +released as soon as it is possible to do so.
    +
    +
    !COMMENT vim: syntax=gaimfaq tw=75