-blootbot v1.0.0RC3 (20000709)
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+blootbot v1.0.0 (20000729)
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INTRODUCTION
there would be no blootbot so all thanks to kevin for bringing infobot in
the first place.
- as of 0.99pre1, blootbot supports mysql database in the hope to
-increase performance and to avoid borked over dbm's which occurred when
-the bot crashed (??). The mysql code is far larger (or perhaps twice
-as many functions) than expected even though a few functions were needed
-for DBM due to lack of table deficiencies.
-
- as of 1.0.0pre1, blootbot takes advantage of Net::IRC. The change
-over was fairly comfortable (95% clean). Just minor problems here and
-there, mostly debugging and getting it right.
-
-UPDATE:
- as of 1.0.0RC2, the old style DBM (Berkeley) has been ported back.
-It should work in all but 3 specific (countdown, factstats unreq) cases.
-preliminary pgsql support has been added but someone with pgperl knowledge
-needs to fix it up or at least unify the module with mysql.
-
- Please apply the patches from patches/*.patch. Method:
- cd /usr/lib/perl5
- cat *.patch | patch -p0
- ### FIXME: what's the best way to apply patches?
- ### for the time being, patch manually.
-
- Be warned that this bot consumes quite a lot of memory upon start
-up and during usage. Right now, 7.4megs is used for old'ish perl, 8.3megs
-with perl 5.005. fork() is used but don't be alarmed at the memory usage
-as fork(), as I was told, uses COW (copy on write).
-
- WARNING: enabling wingate support may involve complaints of some
-sort, probably because the telnet connection isn't closed properly.
-However, these people do not realize the potential of open wingates.
-
- Please beta test it and report bugs as I have not had the time to
-test all modifications properly (and extensively). Suggestions are
-welcomed.
-
- a few guys from #debian@OPN are attempting to rewrite the bot in C
-to support dbm185or2//mysql//postgresql. It's available at
-ftp://leguin.org.uk/pub/bloatbot/
-
FEATURES
* Additional information stored with factoids. (factinfo)
* Wide range of statistics for Bot, Factoids, IRC, Debian.
* Debian Contents and Packages, search and info.
* ChanServ/NickServ (OPN) support.
* WWW-Search (eg: google for BLAH)
- * Slashdot,Kernel and Freshmeat auto-update announcements.
+ * Slashdot, Kernel and Freshmeat auto-update announcements.
* Units conversion (provided by external module, Units-Module)
DESIGN
* seen data is not flushed for each public message on IRC
=> caching and flushing over an interval is used.
+HISTORY
+ As of 0.99pre1, blootbot supports mysql database in the hope to
+increase performance and to avoid borked over dbm's which occurred when
+the bot crashed (??). The mysql code is far larger (or perhaps twice
+as many functions) than expected even though a few functions were needed
+for DBM due to lack of table deficiencies.
+
+ As of 1.0.0pre1, blootbot takes advantage of Net::IRC. The
+change over was fairly comfortable (95% clean). Just minor problems here
+and there, mostly debugging and getting it right.
+
+ As of 1.0.0RC2, the old style DBM (Berkeley) has been ported
+back. It should work in all but 3 specific (countdown, factstats unreq)
+cases. preliminary pgsql support has been added but someone with pgperl
+knowledge needs to fix it up or at least unify the module with mysql.
+
+INSTALLATION
+ - Read the included INSTALL file
+
+NOTICE
+ Be warned that this bot consumes quite a lot of memory upon start
+up and during usage. Right now, 7.4megs is used for old'ish perl, 8.3megs
+with perl 5.005. fork() is used but don't be alarmed at the memory usage
+as fork(), as I was told, uses COW (copy on write).
+
+ WARNING: enabling wingate support may involve complaints of some
+sort, probably because the telnet connection isn't closed properly.
+However, these people do not realize the potential of open wingates.
+
+ Please beta test it and report bugs as I have not had the time to
+test all modifications properly (and extensively). Suggestions are
+welcomed.
+
+ gp@OPN is currently working on a C version of infobot or
+blootbot, not based on the above source base. Core factoid code and
+mysql support works - but that is it.
+
MODIFICATIONS
All modifications are that of the blootbot author unless otherwise
specified, like none. See 'ChangeLog' for details. A list of future
you to find the cookies than for me to hand-feed them to you ;)
See 'EXAMPLES' for various usage of factoids and "hidden"
-variables. If you're hardcore, check out 'CommandStubs.pl' and
+variables. If you're hardcore, check out 'CommandStubs.pl' and
'UserExtras.pl' for cool features.
topic [help] - Topic help.
unset <param> -- ...
-INSTALLATION
- edit files/infobot.config and modify according to needs.
-
-
NOTES
To administrate/control the bot remotely, this can only be done
through DCC CHAT. /chat <BOT NICK>. All commands must be prepended by
- User Information Services.
- new wingate caching/file-read code.
- disabling IRC/factoid support code.
- - PG/DBM supports need to be worked and thoroughly tested.
-
+ - PG supports need to be worked and thoroughly tested.
CONTRIBUTIONS
deleted the message together with the patch after replying to the guy. I
hope to get that same guy to re-send me the patch...
- MbM sent me a patch to clean up behaviour of factoids
-(adding,removing, modifying). Thanks.
+ MbM@OPN sent a patch to clean up behaviour of factoids
+(adding, removing, modifying). Thanks.
CONTACT
- Contributions of a patch or a job offer can be sent to
-<xk@leguin.openprojects.net>
+ Contributions of a patch, or anything, can be sent to
+<dms@users.sourceforge.net>
+
+Some Documentation is on the website. Please see it for details or
+visit: http://sourceforge.net/docman/?group_id=8794
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