John Kettler Posted September 19, 2001 Share Posted September 19, 2001 I have an iMac, several of my Rumblings foes have PCs, and we're having major PBEM technical problems because they can't read my files, even though I'm not compressing them. I can neither create nor read zip files, but I can create and read StuffIt files One has AOL, the other's in Australia on an entirely different service. Oddly, I've played dozens of PBEMs with Kingfish, and he has AOL. At least one has suggested ICQ and has given me a number, a number I regrettably confess is both useless and meaningless to me. I gather that this ICQ has something to do with TCP/IP play, but beyond that I'm clueless. Would someone please explain ICQ so that I can move from generating reams of E-mail to actually fighting? Many thanks! John Kettler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted September 19, 2001 Share Posted September 19, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by John Kettler: ... I gather that this ICQ has something to do with TCP/IP play, but beyond that I'm clueless. Would someone please explain ICQ so that I can move from generating reams of E-mail to actually fighting? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Not exactly. ICQ (I-Seek-You. Geddit ) is a rather nifty, trial/free instant messaging software thing-a-mi-jig. It also allows emailing and - probably most importanly in your current circumstances - file transfers, along with several other useful bits and pieces. The number you were given is that persons unique ID (their 'name' if you like) on ICQ. When or if you sign up for it you too will get one. You can obtain the appropriate software from ICQ [ 09-19-2001: Message edited by: JonS because I can't sort out the damn url ] [ 09-19-2001: Message edited by: JonS ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stixx Posted September 19, 2001 Share Posted September 19, 2001 Does anyone know if ICQ makes a mac version? I'm the one he is having problems with and i thought a quick TCP/IP game might save the PBEM problem. I hate sitting in Chat rooms for hours ICQ is quick and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rum Posted September 19, 2001 Share Posted September 19, 2001 Yes. http://www.icq.com/download/ftp-macppc.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarmo Posted September 19, 2001 Share Posted September 19, 2001 I have located a handy mac Zip/unZip program, MacZip. Works both ways by drag-and-drop. Easily locatable from VersionTracker I can mail it too, if someone wants.. But usually I just unzip with Stuffit Expander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wacky Posted September 19, 2001 Share Posted September 19, 2001 Hi mom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Oberst Posted September 19, 2001 Share Posted September 19, 2001 ICQ is a handy little tool for giving hackers access to your computer... Seriously, I use it, but only under certain circumstances: a) I have pre-arranged a "chat" with someone on that day/evening. I need an answer quickly, so I'll try ICQ instead of telephoning (I do alot of work between 10:00pm and 2:00am). At any other time, the program is neither loaded nor running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wacky Posted September 20, 2001 Share Posted September 20, 2001 dammit, I said HI MOM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted September 20, 2001 Author Share Posted September 20, 2001 Thanks for all the info, troops! So, ICQ isn't the same as TCP/IP, but is instead a kind of adjunct program. Jarmo, I tried the Mac ZipIt or something similar and couldn't get it to run properly, nor did I get any help from the company that made it. If you could send it to me with proper installation instructions, I'll give it another go. That should solve the file problem and let me fight all my PC equipped foes. Many thanks! John Kettler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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