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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


{{quotation|The Palace is a software program used to access graphical chat room servers, called palaces, in which users may interact with one another using graphical avatars overlaid on a graphical backdrop. The software concept was originally created by Jim Bumgardner, an employee of Time Warner Interactive, in 1994, and was first opened to the public in November 1995.}} ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Palace_%28computer_program%29 Wikipedia], retrieved 17:46, 16 September 2010 (CEST))
{{quotation|The Palace is a software program used to access graphical chat room servers, called palaces, in which users may interact with one another using graphical avatars overlaid on a graphical backdrop. The software concept was originally created by Jim Bumgardner, an employee of Time Warner Interactive, in 1994, and was first opened to the public in November 1995.}} ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Palace_%28computer_program%29 Wikipedia], retrieved 18:37, 16 September 2010 (CEST))


Main features:
Main features:
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[http://www.palaceplanet.net/windows_palace_downloads.html Palaceplanet.net] provides downloads for the "classical" clients and also has links to the more popular clients which are listed below.
[http://www.palaceplanet.net/windows_palace_downloads.html Palaceplanet.net] provides downloads for the "classical" clients and also has links to the more popular clients which are listed below.


* [http://www.palaceplanet.net/windows_palace_downloads.html Clients at Palaceplanet.net] You may need a classic client to administer the server. (still works under Windows 7)
* [http://www.openpalace.org/ OpenPalace] (Flash client). See also the [http://www.openpalace.org/wiki/Main_Page OpenPalace Wiki]
* [http://www.openpalace.org/ OpenPalace] (Flash client). See also the [http://www.openpalace.org/wiki/Main_Page OpenPalace Wiki]
* [http://pchat.org/ PalaceChat] (Newer Windows client that improves color and size of the original classic client)
* [http://pchat.org/ PalaceChat] (Newer Windows client that improves color and size of the original classic client)
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=== Servers ===
=== Servers ===


* [http://www.palaceplanet.net/downloads_index.html Palace Server Software] (Win/Linux/Unix/Mac). If we understood right, this web site hosts the original servers. Not tested, no idea how safe this software is.  
* [http://www.palaceplanet.net/downloads_index.html Palace Server Software] (Win/Linux/Unix/Mac). If we understood right, this web site hosts the original servers. Not tested, no idea how safe this software is. As of sept. 2010, still worked under Ubuntu 10.04 LTS - [[User:Daniel K. Schneider|Daniel K. Schneider]] 18:37, 16 September 2010 (CEST).
** [http://www.palaceplanet.net/linux_downloads.html Linux Palace Downloads] {{quotation|Host your own Palace on Linux. The most secure Palace server solution. You can use all the best Palace plugins to make your server even more secure. Use this Registration code for all your servers: 6DV3K-PVY6F-RF2VT-QFG8S it has a couple of benefits: 2550 users max, secure server and Guests will be full members.}} retrieved 17:46, 16 September 2010 (CEST).
** [http://www.palaceplanet.net/linux_downloads.html Linux Palace Downloads] {{quotation|Host your own Palace on Linux. The most secure Palace server solution. You can use all the best Palace plugins to make your server even more secure. Use this Registration code for all your servers: 6DV3K-PVY6F-RF2VT-QFG8S it has a couple of benefits: 2550 users max, secure server and Guests will be full members.}} retrieved 18:37, 16 September 2010 (CEST).


* [http://palacechat.us/downloads.php The Palace Legacy Project] also provides a copy of the same Unix server (but it has a different file name).
* [http://palacechat.us/downloads.php The Palace Legacy Project] also provides a copy of the same Unix server (but it has a different file name).
'''Manuals:'''
* [http://www.palaceplanet.net/downloads/unixserver4.4.1.pdf unixserver4.4.1.pdf]
* [http://www.palaceplanet.net/manuals/servermanual/index.1.html Server Manual]


=== Extra client and server tools ===
=== Extra client and server tools ===
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* [http://www.madwolfsw.com/ The manor] (Mad Wolf Software)
* [http://www.madwolfsw.com/ The manor] (Mad Wolf Software)
== Installation ==
=== server installation ===
Unpack the tar.gz archive, then type ''./install'' and answer questions (easy to understand)
=== Immediate post-installation ===
* To connect as owner ''first time'', type:
~susr owner
* To connect as owner, type:
~susr owner|operatorpassword
* To change both owner's and operator's password, type:
'ownerpass newpassword
'operatorpass newpassword
* To shut down, type:
shutdown
or alternatively, in a server terminal, type:
bin/.stop-palace
=== The web server ===
Can be replaced by your normal server


== Links ==
== Links ==

Revision as of 18:37, 16 September 2010

Draft

Introduction

“The Palace is a software program used to access graphical chat room servers, called palaces, in which users may interact with one another using graphical avatars overlaid on a graphical backdrop. The software concept was originally created by Jim Bumgardner, an employee of Time Warner Interactive, in 1994, and was first opened to the public in November 1995.” (Wikipedia, retrieved 18:37, 16 September 2010 (CEST))

Main features:

  • A server is organised in rooms which are connected through doors. Each room is represented by a large Bitmap
  • Users are represented by partially transparent 2D avatars, by default smilies
  • Chat appears as chat bubbles above the avatars like in comic books

A palace server can be configured to include various extensions. There exist (free) versions that could (and still can) be run on consumer PCs and this may be the reason why Palace servers are still popular 10 years after the death of the company.

Software

Clients

Palaceplanet.net provides downloads for the "classical" clients and also has links to the more popular clients which are listed below.

Servers

  • Palace Server Software (Win/Linux/Unix/Mac). If we understood right, this web site hosts the original servers. Not tested, no idea how safe this software is. As of sept. 2010, still worked under Ubuntu 10.04 LTS - Daniel K. Schneider 18:37, 16 September 2010 (CEST).
    • Linux Palace Downloads “Host your own Palace on Linux. The most secure Palace server solution. You can use all the best Palace plugins to make your server even more secure. Use this Registration code for all your servers: 6DV3K-PVY6F-RF2VT-QFG8S it has a couple of benefits: 2550 users max, secure server and Guests will be full members.” retrieved 18:37, 16 September 2010 (CEST).

Manuals:

Extra client and server tools

Similar technology

Installation

server installation

Unpack the tar.gz archive, then type ./install and answer questions (easy to understand)

Immediate post-installation

  • To connect as owner first time, type:

~susr owner

  • To connect as owner, type:

~susr owner|operatorpassword

  • To change both owner's and operator's password, type:

'ownerpass newpassword 'operatorpass newpassword

  • To shut down, type:
shutdown

or alternatively, in a server terminal, type: 

bin/.stop-palace

The web server

Can be replaced by your normal server

Links

About the Palace
Examples
Support groups and sites
  • ThePalace.com Old official website bought by Palace fans. Includes a Palace directory and links.
  • Palace Planet. The community portal. Includes forums and downloads (or links to downloads)
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