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The follow is a list of terms you may see through out these pages, or in the debugging output from the clients.
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The follow is a list of terms you may see through out these pages, or in the debugging output from the AOL Instant Messenger (TM) Java Client. These terms may not apply to the native Win3.1, Win95, or Mac Instant Messenger clients.  
 
  
 
;BOS  
 
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;FLAP  
 
;FLAP  
 
: FLAP is a low-level communications protocol that facilitates the development of higher-level, record-oriented, communications layers. It is used on the TCP connection between all clients and servers.  
 
: FLAP is a low-level communications protocol that facilitates the development of higher-level, record-oriented, communications layers. It is used on the TCP connection between all clients and servers.  
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: A common format for distributing Java ARchives. All recent JDK distributions come with a utility called "jar", that allows you to create a JAR file. All tools and uipacks will be distributed in JAR files.
 
 
;ICBM  
 
;ICBM  
 
: ICBM - Inter Client Basic Message. ICBM is a channelized client-to-client mechanism. Currently the most user visible channel is used for Instant Messages.  
 
: ICBM - Inter Client Basic Message. ICBM is a channelized client-to-client mechanism. Currently the most user visible channel is used for Instant Messages.  
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: The instant message tool allows a user to send a short message to another Instant Messenger nickname that is delivered directly to the users screen in near realtime. This is unlike Email which may contain larger amounts of data and may be delivered at a later time. The receiver may easily respond with an instant message back to the sender creating a semi-realtime conversation.  
 
: The instant message tool allows a user to send a short message to another Instant Messenger nickname that is delivered directly to the users screen in near realtime. This is unlike Email which may contain larger amounts of data and may be delivered at a later time. The receiver may easily respond with an instant message back to the sender creating a semi-realtime conversation.  
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: The locate tool allows a user to determine some information about another Instant Messenger nickname. The information revealed depends on the privacy settings of the remote user. It may be as complete or as sparse as they desire. If the remote user is not logged into Instant Messenger , no information will be provided. Instant Messenger will NOT display AOL profiles and currently there are no plans to add this ability.  
 
: The locate tool allows a user to determine some information about another Instant Messenger nickname. The information revealed depends on the privacy settings of the remote user. It may be as complete or as sparse as they desire. If the remote user is not logged into Instant Messenger , no information will be provided. Instant Messenger will NOT display AOL profiles and currently there are no plans to add this ability.  
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: The Login/Logoff tool is an internal service of the Instant Messenger client. The tool is responsible for keeping the client connected to the Instant Messenger servers. This includes the initial login, any migrations that occur during a users session, and the final logoff.  
 
: The Login/Logoff tool is an internal service of the Instant Messenger client. The tool is responsible for keeping the client connected to the Instant Messenger servers. This includes the initial login, any migrations that occur during a users session, and the final logoff.  
 
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;OSCAR  
 
;OSCAR  
 
: Open System for Communication in Realtime - the internal project name (as opposed to the external marketing name) used to identify Instant Messenger.  
 
: Open System for Communication in Realtime - the internal project name (as opposed to the external marketing name) used to identify Instant Messenger.  
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: A proxy connectors purpose is to provided the Java Instant Messenger client with a TCP/IP connection to the Instant Messenger service using a proxy server. Depending on the proxy server it needs to negotiate with, this may be a complex process. It is possible for third-parties to add support for any proxy, by writing their own proxy connector.
 
 
;SNAC  
 
;SNAC  
 
: A SNAC is the basic communication unit that is exchanged between clients and servers. The SNAC communication layers sits on top of the FLAP layer.  
 
: A SNAC is the basic communication unit that is exchanged between clients and servers. The SNAC communication layers sits on top of the FLAP layer.  
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: Tools supply the underlying support for talking between Modules and the core software. There will be one tool for each of the services that the Instant Messenger offers. Each tool can support many modules.
 
: Tools supply the underlying support for talking between Modules and the core software. There will be one tool for each of the services that the Instant Messenger offers. Each tool can support many modules.
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Examples: Admin, Buddy List, IM, Info, Login, File Transfer, and Chat.  
 
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: TLV - Type Length Value. A tuple allowing typed opaque information to be passed through the protocol. Typically TLV's are intended for interpretation at the core layer. Being typed, new elements can be added w/o modifying the lower layers.  
 
: TLV - Type Length Value. A tuple allowing typed opaque information to be passed through the protocol. Typically TLV's are intended for interpretation at the core layer. Being typed, new elements can be added w/o modifying the lower layers.  
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: A warning is a form of electronic vilification. It allows a user who has been affected by the online behavior of another user to express an opinion about that behavior. For more information see the Warnings FAQ.  
 
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Revision as of 16:13, 23 March 2020

OSCAR Protocol
Introduction • Terms • Clients
Basic
Datatypes • FLAP • SNAC • TLV
UUIDs • Errors • Tool IDs
Host Interaction
Rate Limits • Migration • Messages
Other Services
ADMIN • ADVERT • ALERT
BART • BOS • BUCP • CHAT
CHAT_NAV
Tutorials
Sign On • BART • Rendezvous
ICBM • Locate • Buddies
Foodgroups
OSERVICE (0x0001)
LOCATE (0x0002)
BUDDY (0x0003)
ICBM (0x0004)
ADVERT (0x0005)
INVITE (0x0006)
ADMIN (0x0007)
POPUP (0x0008)
PD (0x0009)
USER_LOOKUP (0x000A)
STATS (0x000B)
TRANSLATE (0x000C)
CHAT_NAV (0x000D)
CHAT (0x000E)
ODIR (0x000F)
BART (0x0010)
FEEDBAG (0x0013)
ICQ (0x0015)
BUCP (0x0017)
ALERT (0x0018)
PLUGIN (0x0022)
UNNAMED_FG_24 (0x0024)
MDIR (0x0025)
ARS (0x044A)


The follow is a list of terms you may see through out these pages, or in the debugging output from the clients.

BOS
BOS - Basic OSCAR Service. This term refers to the services that form the core of the Instant Messenger service. These services include Login/Logoff, Locate, Instant Message, and Buddy List.
Buddy List
The buddy list tool allows a user to see in near realtime when his friends (buddies) are using the Instant Messenger service. A user may set a preference to block others from seeing him when he is on. He may also set a permit or deny list to selectively show his presence. See:Symmetric Blocking
FLAP
FLAP is a low-level communications protocol that facilitates the development of higher-level, record-oriented, communications layers. It is used on the TCP connection between all clients and servers.
ICBM
ICBM - Inter Client Basic Message. ICBM is a channelized client-to-client mechanism. Currently the most user visible channel is used for Instant Messages.
Instant Message
The instant message tool allows a user to send a short message to another Instant Messenger nickname that is delivered directly to the users screen in near realtime. This is unlike Email which may contain larger amounts of data and may be delivered at a later time. The receiver may easily respond with an instant message back to the sender creating a semi-realtime conversation.
Locate
The locate tool allows a user to determine some information about another Instant Messenger nickname. The information revealed depends on the privacy settings of the remote user. It may be as complete or as sparse as they desire. If the remote user is not logged into Instant Messenger , no information will be provided. Instant Messenger will NOT display AOL profiles and currently there are no plans to add this ability.
Login/Logoff or Sign On/Sign Off
The Login/Logoff tool is an internal service of the Instant Messenger client. The tool is responsible for keeping the client connected to the Instant Messenger servers. This includes the initial login, any migrations that occur during a users session, and the final logoff.
Migration
The process of moving a user automatically from one server to another. A migration may happen at anytime during a users session, and is completely transparent. Although the client may appear sluggish, no data will be lost during the migration.
Module
The basic building block of the Instant Messenger software, they provide the services of Instant Messenger. New modules are added just by downloading a new JAR file and placing it in your modules directory. You can change the look and feel of a module (but not the functionality) by creating a new UIPack for the Module.
OSCAR
Open System for Communication in Realtime - the internal project name (as opposed to the external marketing name) used to identify Instant Messenger.
SNAC
A SNAC is the basic communication unit that is exchanged between clients and servers. The SNAC communication layers sits on top of the FLAP layer.
Symmetric Blocking
Blocking members is symmetric. When you block a member, that member can not see you online nor communicate with you. Likewise, you will not be able to see the blocked member online nor communicate with the member you have blocked.
Tool
Tools supply the underlying support for talking between Modules and the core software. There will be one tool for each of the services that the Instant Messenger offers. Each tool can support many modules.

Examples: Admin, Buddy List, IM, Info, Login, File Transfer, and Chat.

TLV
TLV - Type Length Value. A tuple allowing typed opaque information to be passed through the protocol. Typically TLV's are intended for interpretation at the core layer. Being typed, new elements can be added w/o modifying the lower layers.
Warnings
A warning is a form of electronic vilification. It allows a user who has been affected by the online behavior of another user to express an opinion about that behavior. For more information see the Warnings FAQ.
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