J-Alice

J-Alice is a cool C++ version of an Alicebot clone. This software can chat with you through the console, IRC, and it even works as a mini-HTTP server. Isn't that neat?

Compatibility Across Platforms

One of the best things about J-Alice is its versatility. It runs smoothly on Linux, BeOS, Solaris, and Windows without missing a beat. So no matter what system you're using, you can enjoy its features!

Compiler Challenges

Now, let’s talk about compilers. Some of them aren’t too friendly with J-Alice—like gcc versions before 3.x. You might run into issues there. But don’t worry! Sometimes just tweaking some headers can get it to compile without a hitch.

Known Issues with Standard Classes

You should also know that two standard classes can be tricky for some compilers: the string stream class and the istreambuf_iterator. Not all compilers have this iterator available. If you hit a wall with istreambuf_iterator, just switch to using the standard istream_iterator instead.

Tweaking Performance

If you do that, keep in mind that J-Alice's performance might take a hit. For the string stream class, it’s mainly about how it's named and which header to include in your code. Check your compiler's documentation for details on that.

Enabling GUI Features

If you want to enable the GUI features of J-Alice, you'll need to download and install wxWindows first. Don’t forget! You also have to define the symbol GUI so that your GUI code gets compiled properly.

Adding JavaScript Support

If you're looking to add JavaScript support into J-Alice, you'll need to grab the SpiderMonkey engine from here. Also remember to define ENABLE_JAVASCRIPT for it to work right!

Tested Compilers

The only compilers we know work well with J-Alice are Metrowerks CodeWarrior 5.3 for Windows (and make sure you have an update; version 5.0 doesn’t cut it), along with gcc 3.x for Linux.

Bugs in Parsing

A little bug has popped up in the parser too! Self-closing tags like <star /> don’t parse correctly at times. Instead of using <star />, go for <star/> or always specify parameters clearly like this: <star index="1"/> or <star index="1" />. This should help solve any confusion!