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<%
Dim sJSKchatRoom, sJSKserverPort ' globals
sJSKchatRoom = SITE_DIR_NAME
sJSKchatRoom = Replace(sJSKchatRoom, "-", "")
sJSKchatRoom = Replace(sJSKchatRoom, "_", "")
' simply list port nums in the array below
sJSKserverPort = getPortNumRandomly( Array(8040, 8041, 8042, 8043, 8044, 8045, 8046, 8047, 8048, 8049) )
%>
<% Private Function getPortNumRandomly(ByRef portNumsArray)
Dim lowerbound, upperbound, randIndex, portNum
lowerbound = LBound(portNumsArray)
upperbound = UBound(portNumsArray)
Randomize
randIndex = Int( (upperbound - lowerbound + 1) * Rnd + lowerbound ) 'formula to generate random ints in range lowerbound to upperbound
portNum = portNumsArray(randIndex)
getPortNumRandomly = portNum
End Function %>
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until you turn 'Private User' off.
- To screen out obnoxious users, highlight the user from the users list on the right. And select
the 'Ignore User' check box.
- To end your chat session, click the 'Log Off' button.
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- The 'Float' button displays the chat window in a floating browser.
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