There is an update to Ramble IM from SRA available at the Ramble Website (http://wireless.sra.com/ramble/). As before this software is free and can be installed over-the-air. In addition to the existing features, this new versions adds:

* Direct TCP Connectivity is now available for devices without MDS server and BlackBerry OS v3.8 or higher.
* Public Chat Room Capabilities
* Color Coded Conversations
* Buddy List® Modifications (Add and Delete) Fixed!
* Auto-Login
* Skip to buddy with Key-Press

Known Issues:

* Unknown Exceptions can lead to silent disconnect of client.
* Users can only 'Add This Buddy' from Online Buddies List.
* Unknown Exceptions can lead to silent disconnect of client.
* Round-Robin Host Searching Spawns multiple read threads.
* Public Chat Message Notification Queues up after leaving a chat.

I forgot to mention, in order to enable Direct TCP connection from your BlackBerry, open Options -> SRA Ramble, and set Network Connection to 'Use Device TCP'.

I'll update the FAQ according.

Rambler is this still just for use with AIM?

Still doesn't work on a Verizon 7250 without BES, same IPPP service book error message. Also, it doesn't seem to have an exit button. The close button leaves it running in the task manager.


Edit, after your post about network settings. I don't have a network connection setting to change.

Have you configured the Network Connection options? If so, are you running BB OS v3.8 or higher with TCP enabled?

In fear of sounding too stupid, I don't have a "Network Settings" option until Options->SRA Ramble

Only:

In Holder Alerts
Out of Holster Alerts
Global Dialog on Im Receipt
Auto-away on Idle and Holstered
TOC Host and Port

-David

its still showing .8.3.5 as the dl version. am i missing something?

In an attempt to organize all the Ramble ramblings, we've created a thread to track release information, bugs and other general info. Feel free to move your conversations there, or continue in existing threads.

That thread will be kept updated as to the status of Ramble.

http://www.blackberryforums.com/show...4344#post54344

You must not have the correct version. The current download version is 0.9.5.3.

but when i go to dl it says .8.3.5

On the download screen, press the 'r' key to force it to reload the .jad file. If you're seeing 0.8.3.5, it is using a cached version of the page.

Also, post your results in this thread:http://www.blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=8193

I'm loving the new version, a bit more options than before, and now I can just hit the enter button whenever I want to IM someone! Awesome! Thanks! :D

Glad you like it. Please post suggestions and comments to this thread: http://www.blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=8193

worked for me i like it so far very simple

Same question and are Nextel units compatible now?

Yes, still just for use with AIM, Nextel units should now be able to use Ramble.

server is down

Which server?

What is the cost? What I mean is how does the cost show up on the bill from my service provider? Is it considered data or is it billed like a text message?

It is a data cost.

why only aim why not the other two IMs i dont use aim at all i dont even know anyone on aim lol

The AIM protocol was what I was using on my Desktop, and when I wanted to walk away from my Desktop, I wanted to keep AIM'ing, so I wrote AIM. It also has an open text protocol which makes it easy to program.

I like to try. Who can provide its .cod and .alx because I can't ATO.

hey rambler when you refer to the unknown exceptions causing silent disconnect you mean when I put my BB in my holster w/ aim active and then I pull it out a couple minutes later or whenever and find myself at the login screen right? Because thats a issue I'd like a fix for please!