toxcore/docs/FAQ.txt
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TOX FAQ
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Contents
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(1). What is Tox?
(2). Where can I get Tox?
(3). Tox
(3.1) Which encryption algorithms does Tox employ?
(3.2) Does Tox have plugin support?
(3.3) I want to contribute to the Tox project.
(3.3.1) I want to be a developer.
(3.3.2) I want to contribute in UI design/sound.
(3.3.3) Are there any other ways I can contribute?
(4). Source
(4.1) Where do I get the Tox source code?
(4.2) How do I compile Tox?
(5). Community
(5.1) Where can I find the latest Tox thread?
(5.2) Are there any other Tox threads/forums?
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(1). What is Tox?
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Tox is a free (as in freedom) peer to peer messaging application that aims to
replace skype.
(2). Where can I get Tox?
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It's not done yet.
(3). Tox
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(3.1). Which encryption algorithms does Tox employ?
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Tox uses the encryption algorithms present in the NaCl crypto library.
(3.2). Does Tox have plugin support?
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Maybe.
(3.3). I want to contribute to the Tox project.
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(3.3.1). I want to be a developer.
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Join the IRC.
(3.3.2). I want to contribute in UI design/sound.
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Join the IRC.
(3.3.3). Are there any other ways I can contribute?
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Testing the application, reporting bugs and requesting features. Don't be
scared to criticize something if you think it is done wrong.
(4). Source
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(4.1). Where do I get the Tox source code?
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The core library: https://github.com/irungentoo/ProjectTox-Core
Some front ends:
(None are in a usable state yet.)
(4.2). How do I compile Tox?
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You need to build and install libsodium.
Then just cd in the repo and:
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make
(5). Community
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(5.1). Where can I find the latest Tox thread?
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(5.2). Are there any other Tox threads/forums?
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