Please feel free to type in English or French; however, French is preferred. To change your name from your IP address to your actual name or handle, please type MYNAME in all caps followed by a space and then your name/handle in any case (e.g. MYNAME Jean-Paul). To see a list of everyone who is currently connected, please type WHO in all caps.

A list of common letters not found on a standard English keyboard is provided just below the applet. To use them, copy and paste them into the "Type here:" box or use ALT and the number listed in parentheses (()).

You must have a Java 1.02 capable browser for the chat client to function. Netscape Navigator 3.0 and higher for Windows 95/98/NT, UNIX, or Mac should work correctly. If you receive a message across the applet that says "Not connected to server. Threads stopped.", please contact Greg Smith immediately. The problem should be remidied within 24 hours. Should you have other questions or comments, please contact Greg Smith at "tocard@geocities.com".

This is JavaChat copyright Olivetti Research, Inc. that has been modified for our ThinkQuest 98 project by Greg Smith.