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Make sure you're allowing persistent connection to the the MySQL server from PHP in php.ini: [MySQL] ; Allow or prevent persistent links. mysql.allow_persistent = On Otherwise, every single request spawns and new thread and you'll quickly run out of concurrent users. This would be a reason why you're getting connection errors. Once users are exausted, MySQL will wait until a thread is available or simply drop the request if it surpasses the timeout limit.

I can host your friend's vB if you don't have too many users. Drop me a PM for details if interested.

Okay, i see how it works. You have to log off and log back in with facebook connect and right after go to the change name screen and no password will be required. If however you have closed your browser and return to the forum, you'll still be logged in but have to use the password to change your display name. So I'm thinking the sesssion is actually expired when it comes to name changes but not expired to post upon reconnect. To effect your name change it has to be done on the same session as your initial login.

On my IP.Board set up, I was able to login and change my display name shortly after I logged in with FB. But the option is pretty hidden and should be part of the 'Facebook Connect Options" but instead had to be accessed on the regular name change section: http://community.invisionpower.com/index.php?app=core&module=usercp&tab=core&area=displayname Only problem here in the Invison forum, you need your password to change your display name and if you logged in with FB, there is no password or one is assinged based on the FB session so you probably cannot retrive it. On my installation, it didn't ask me for a pass since I had just signed in but when I look at the option after I logged off and back on, it needs my pass. I can, of course, over ride this in the ACP but you definitely don't want to do that for everyone that registers. I posted about this a while back but never got an answer so I guess untl they revise the FB options, we are probably going to have to find work arounds.. As for sharing a post, that feature is already on the Blogs so it shouldn't be all that hard to add to the forums. but for the mean time you can use something like 'Add This' button and edit the posting template.

Agreed. Definitley a must have feature on future releases. I think vBulletin defaults to 800x600 as the max size an image can be and that's just a VERY sound starting point in that we can adjust from there up or down depending on our expected user usage. This is needed because people are clueless when it comes to downsizing their images. They'll easily upload a 2, 3 or even 6mb image and not bat an eyebrow! LOL! Maybe include some of this in the up and coming gallery which is looking real good I may add.. Thumbs up on this suggestion :thumbsup:

LOL! That's one word I fear the most since I work in IT and every time we need to buy "turn-key" or "enterprise" the prices are usually waaay over priced. As for the different methods of chat server software, I have installed and tested: 1. php sockets 2. java sockets 3. Ajax, http, MySQL 4. Flash Media server Out of all the methods the best one if Flash Media Server (or Red5) connected to a flash client. Set at "rtmpt" you'll get socket like performance on port 80 without the http over head. PHP sockets and Java sockets suck big time. They all rely on ports other than http port 80 and are prone to bugs and configuration problems. My second choice would be the AJAX, http, MySQL combo. It's fast and while it does put somewhat of a strain on your web server and database server, these two if configured properly can handle the load, TO A CERTAIN EXTENT :lol: . This method is NOT recommended on shared hosts as it will eat up bandwidth and CPU and will eventually get you kicked off of that server depending on the hosters policies. Those of you with dedicated servers, if you want to see if you can host a chat room I suggest you download and install Darren’s $5 FlashChat and play with it. Load it up with users and when you've reached about 30, you'll know if your machine can handle the load. Heck, it will even teach you how to properly configure your machine for optimal performance when you see your box choking up and you figure out how to relieve the stress. Now, most of us with higher end servers can definitely host our own chat rooms. It's unfortunate that IP doesn't have immediate plans to offer a self hosted chat solution in light of the fact that there are so many other options on the market right now. My favorite at the moment is "flashcoms". It's not free but there are no recurring fees if you have the media servers running on your box. And those of us who have sites with many users will need the performance that a true socket server option provides. The Ajax/http option will only get you to about 30 users before your box becomes unresponsive if your machine isn't capable of handling the load or is not properly configured.

I love it!!!! I'm sold :thumbsup: Looks the best of them all, IMO...

How about add the 'ip.content' plugin too? The vb suite has this as the CMS front end so... I'd say that's the edge that would convince many.. me included :)