Cascad
12-14-2002, 08:33 PM
Hello,
I've seen a few budget Live support programs (powertalk.com, sitechatter.com, livechatwizard.com etc.). All seems to be working alright except from using "slow" servers. I understand why, so don't need some smartass saying "you get what you pay for" ;)
Anyway, I am just curious if there are any budget solutions using servers in NAC or something like that. I have no really use for this function, except that I think it would be fun... therefore I'm not interested in paying more than $10 per month.
webwired
12-14-2002, 10:12 PM
:D Seems to me that you answered your own question... you only want to spend $10 per month, but don't want slow servers or crappy software. Let me think about that.......... Uhmmm, NO! LOL "you get what you pay for"
Cascad
12-14-2002, 10:38 PM
Why can not top quality products be free of charge? ;)
Was thinking that perheps someone had an anlternative for non-commercial web sites, limitations when it comes to number of calls or something like that.
Anyway, not a big problem for me.... :stickout:
mpope
12-15-2002, 04:23 PM
I don't know why there are not more live chat programs that run on your own server instead of using some company's server and getting charged a monthly fee....
In fact... are there any at all that can be run on your own server? Shoot... i've got some extra time.. maybe I should code one up. :D
silversurfer
12-15-2002, 04:56 PM
the only reason they run on their servers is so that they can charge you a monthly fee ;) of course they feed you a lot other of information such as instant updates and so on.... but the real reason is they want to hold you by a noose so that they can charge you. Try www.chattist.com. I bought 2 licenses for 2 domains during their promotion. It's not as feature packed, yet.... but I have high hopes it will evolve to be as good as liveperson... and best of all, you get to install it on your servers. =) Now that means your service is all within your control.
mpope
12-15-2002, 05:03 PM
I think an open source chat program that runs on any server is in order! :D hmmm.....
Ryan32
12-15-2002, 05:20 PM
i would be willing to dedicate some time to it. We should start a group, and put it together. Kind of like www.unitedadmins.com did with some of their projects. Whoever has the knowledge, and the time, just comes forth and offers to help. : )
mpope
12-15-2002, 07:42 PM
I've got some free time, and can probably do the whole thing myself, but free help would be great! :)
What are your coding strengths?
tophatis
12-16-2002, 11:58 AM
Host it yourself, or host it with them. PHPLiveSupport.com. Their support sucks, but their product rocks! I use it for all my sites and it works great. They are always coming out with updates and it only costs $100.
Best value I have been able to find!
