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== What's so special about TCP billers? ==
 
== What's so special about TCP billers? ==
TCP billers use a new simpler protocol compared to the original UDP billers.
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TCP billers use a new simpler protocol compared to the original UDP billers. See [[TCP Billing Protocol]] for more details.
  
 
== Can I use subgame with a TCP biller? ==
 
== Can I use subgame with a TCP biller? ==
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== Why is there no ability for the billing server to shutdown/restart a server? ==
 
== Why is there no ability for the billing server to shutdown/restart a server? ==
The ability of the billing servers to shutdown a zone server is a relic from the old system. The biller is no longer an administrative and control server, but simply a validation system used to control passwords for player names and bans.
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The ability of the billing servers to shutdown a zone server is a relic from the old system. The biller is no longer considered an administrative and control server, but simply a validation system used mainly to control passwords for player names and bans.
  
 
== Are there any TCP billers available for public download? ==
 
== Are there any TCP billers available for public download? ==
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* Two different versions of [[POCoB]] written by [[User:Smong|Smong]] are available at http://toktok.sscentral.com/ss-pocob.php.
 
* Two different versions of [[POCoB]] written by [[User:Smong|Smong]] are available at http://toktok.sscentral.com/ss-pocob.php.
 
* [[SkyBill]] written by [[User:Doc flabby|Doc Flabby]].
 
* [[SkyBill]] written by [[User:Doc flabby|Doc Flabby]].
* [[UBill]] written by [http://braddavis.info BDwinsAlt] is available at http://braddavis.info/UBill.zip.
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* [[UBill]] written by [http://braddavis.info BDwinsAlt] is available at http://forums.minegoboom.com/viewtopic.php?t=7543.
 
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== Are there any TCP billers online for public use? ==
 
== Are there any TCP billers online for public use? ==
 
* [[Accede|Project: Accede]] written/hosted by [[User: CypherJF|CypherJF]] details are available at http://cypherjf.sscentral.com/accede/
 
* [[Accede|Project: Accede]] written/hosted by [[User: CypherJF|CypherJF]] details are available at http://cypherjf.sscentral.com/accede/
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[[Category: FAQ]]
 
[[Category: FAQ]]
 
[[Category: Protocol]]
 
[[Category: Protocol]]

Revision as of 15:12, 24 September 2009

What's so special about TCP billers?

TCP billers use a new simpler protocol compared to the original UDP billers. See TCP Billing Protocol for more details.

Can I use subgame with a TCP biller?

No, currently only ASSS can connect to a TCP biller. It is possible to use proxy to convert between the UDP and TCP protocols to allow subgame.

Why is there no ability for the billing server to shutdown/restart a server?

The ability of the billing servers to shutdown a zone server is a relic from the old system. The biller is no longer considered an administrative and control server, but simply a validation system used mainly to control passwords for player names and bans.

Are there any TCP billers available for public download?

Yes, but only unfinished ones.