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Below are descriptions of the various servers the Variety Network has available for use. The page is broken up into sections. To move between the various sections, search for heading levels of two.
TeamSpeak is a server used for voice chatting. the bandwidth usage is low, and this server is the primary voice chat server that the Variety network administrator can be located on.
You can download the latest windows TeamSpeak client that is compatible with our TeamSpeak server, teamspeak 2.2032.
This client has been tested and successfully run on Windows XP and Windows 7. It should also work on Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows Vista. Compatibility with other operating systems is currently unknown.
Download the linux version of TeamSpeak 2.2032 here.
I do not know what distributions of linux this client works with, so feel free to test it and try your luck. Please note that I am not responsible for any dammages that may occur as a result of the use of this program.
Our TeamSpeak server address is the same as the website address. However, please use the address below if possible:
ts.vrnw.org
We ask that you use the address above as it will remain the same, even in the event of a change in the TeamSpeak server's location.
The port numbers are the defaults, but are listed for your convenience.
An IRC server is available for you to use, should you wish to speak with anyone on our network.
You can download MIRC 6.35, a client we recommend for our IRC server.
Download MIRC6.35 here.
Please note that should you wish to connect to the IRC server via the ssl port, and you are using MIRC6.35, you will need to download the ssl package.
Download OpenSSL 0.9.8l for Win32 here.
Users that strictly rely on screenreader use can download MIRC With Speech 0.9.
Download MIRC With Speech 0.9 here.
MIRC With Speech comes with the OpenSSL package pre-installed, so you need not worry about downloading it if you are using MIRC With Speech.
MIRC With Speech 0.9 employs the use of MIRC 6.35, and both clients should work with the following operating systems:
The address of the IRC server is the same as the website address, but please use the address below if possible:
irc.vrnw.org
We ask that you use the address above as it will remain the same, even in the event of a change in the IRC server's location.
The port numbers for the IRC server are as follows:
The icecast server will be used for audio broadcasts on occasion. At the moment, we don't have a set schedule, nor do we have anything to broadcast.
To listen to our icecast server, we recommend a media player called Winamp.
Download winamp 5.571 here.
Most broadcasts are done using mp3pro. Mp3pro is a version of mp3 that allows higher qualities at lower file formats.
Download the mp3pro plugin here.
If you wish to broadcast, please contact the Variety Network administrator. Please include your contact information, your expected broadcasting time, length, and a description of the subject matter you wish to broadcast. At the moment, we are not a lisenced server, so please don't broadcast any copyrighted materials. If you require help setting up your broadcasting software, we will provide technical support.
Shoutcast users can use the shoutcast plugin with Winamp if they desire.
The address for the icecast server is the same address used for the web site, but please use the address below if possible:
icecast.vrnw.org:8000
We ask that you use the address above as it will remain the same, even in the event of a change in the Icecast server's location.
The icecast server is located on port 8000.
No one is currently broadcasting on the Variety Network icecast server using all checked mountpoints.
As the Variety Network is being hosted from a server that is no longer free, any donation is appreciated, as the minimum amount of money needed to maintain the server is approximately $20.00 a month. Any donation will help pay the server's monthly bill, and will be greatly appreciated.
Please note that you do not need PayPal to make a donation, but that is the web site that will be used to make the transaction.
To contact the administrator of the Variety Network, send an e-mail to blakeblind@gmail.com.
Feel free to comment in any way you like, including suggestions for the website, spelling errors, etc.
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