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The Mac Observer invites you to take part in our online discussions at The Mac Observer's Internet chat channel. Connected with other Mac enthusiasts, you can have input on the latest news items and hot issues in the Mac community, or in the world. All you need is our client application: TMO Chat.

"oh duh. I should explain." ~nougatmachine

TMO Chat is a simple to use program that connects to TMO's channel via Internet Relay Chat (IRC). It sports a GUI interface that makes it super easy to sign on. In fact, in most cases all you need to do is launch the application.

Let's meet the regulars. If you're a member of The Mac Observer Forums, you'll recognize many familiar faces. These users are the most active members on TMO Chat: jvarner, Spider, x136, nougatmachine, Louie, Katherine, FlatEric, Photodan, MOSiX, & jinkies. If you have a question, don't be afraid to speak up or say hi. They'll likely be able to help.

The current topic is listed as, "You'll get your Mac chat here from now on." Really though, we're talking about anything and everything on TMO Chat. Please join us!

Samples from the TMO Chat Archives (random quotes)

"how's it going?" ~stibnite
"You think you're invincible when you're behind the steering wheel of an SUV but you're not. I'm OK but you can imagine I'm still in shock." ~Louie
"socks fit well" ~Photodan
Nominate your favorite quote from TMO Chat.

TMO Live Reporter

TMO Chat's sister application, TMO Live Reporter, uses the same technology as TMO Chat, except you can't send messages back to the client—it's read only. The Mac Observer will be broadcasting important Macworld Conference & Expo news and updates to TMO Live Reporter. You'll want to stay informed during Apple's Keynote Address, when new articles are posted on The Mac Observer, and with any news TMO reporters have from the show.

Of course these two applications make a great tag team. TMO Live Reporter can idle on your computer providing you with instant updates and you can be discussing the news with users across the Internet on TMO Chat.

Download TMO Live Reporter (812 KB download; Requires Mac OS X 10.1.5)
Download TMO Chat (1 MB download; Requires Mac OS X 10.2)

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Close Name:Spider Posts: 2997 Joined: 12 Aug 2001
Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:55 pm Subject:

come and join us. we have long conversations about nothing, and short ones about important stuff.

er, wait...

snark.


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View Name:Guest
Tue Jan 11, 2005 12:21 am Subject: what's the channel?
Close Name:Jason Varner -   TMO Mac Specialist Posts: 1125 Joined: 05 Jan 2002
Tue Jan 11, 2005 12:33 am Subject:

Apparently that one slipped by.

Channel #macobserver on irc.hashmark.net for general discussion, channel #tmo-feed on the same for just the keynote news and headlines.

Jason


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Close Name:Burnum -   TMO Staff Posts: 789 Joined: 17 Jun 2001
Tue Jan 11, 2005 12:36 am Subject:

Ah, for the experienced IRC user who wants to use their own client, the macobserver IRC server is irc.macobserver.com

The regular discussion channel is #macobserver and the moderated keynote-only channel is #tmo-feed.

Thanks for asking Guest!

Stephen Swift
TMO Chat Product Manager


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View Name:Guest
Tue Jan 11, 2005 11:50 am Subject: More irc servers?
View Name:Guest
Tue Jan 11, 2005 12:31 pm Subject: sitting in the "2nd" keynote room at Moscone..
Close Name:someToast Posts: 1447 Joined: 11 Jun 2001
Tue Jan 11, 2005 12:44 pm Subject: No room at the Inn

Well, poop.


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Sun Feb 13, 2005 9:40 pm Subject: Access archives
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